Cucumber-Melon Iced Mint Tea

This drink is very refreshing with the light flavors of cucumber, honeydew, and mint. Great for a hot summer day!

• Ready In: 12 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  packed fresh mint leaves (no substitutes)
• 8  cups water
• 1  small  fresh cucumber, unwaxed, thinly sliced
• 1  small honeydew melon
•  mint sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring water and mint leaves to a boil. Remove from heat. Set aside to steep until water is cool.
2. When mint tea is cool, strain through a paper towel-lined sieve and pour into a pitcher.
3. Slice the cucumber into thin slices. Add to tea.
4. Cut honeydew melon in half and clean out the seeds. Use a melon-baller or ice cream scoop on the flesh of the honeydew. Add about half of the melon balls to the tea.
5. Refrigerate the tea for 12-24 hours.
6. To serve, pour into a tall glass over ice. Add a mint sprig and a melon ball or two for garnish. Enjoy!
7. You may sweet the drink with a little sugar or simple syrup if desired.
8. NOTE: It is imperative to use only an unwaxed cucumber, as the wax will cause the tea to cloud and carry a bad flavor. If you cannot find unwaxed cucumbers, simply peel before slicing.