Mulled Raspberry Tea

Create a rosy, warm drink for any get together! Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup frozen raspberries, slightly thawed
• 2  cups  brewed tea (I use decaf)
• 2  cups  cranberry-raspberry juice
• 1  cup  lemonade (store bought or homemade)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3  allspice berries
•  sugar (optional) or  honey (optional)
• 1  lemon, thinly sliced
•  fresh raspberry (or frozen) (optional)

Directions

1. In a 2- or 3-quart saucepan lightly mash raspberries with potato masher or fork.
2. Stir in the brewed tea, cranberry-raspberry juice, lemonade, water, and allspice.
3. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Strain and discard the fruit pulp and spices.
4. Ladle the tea into heat-proof glass mugs or cups. Sweeten with sugar or honey, if desired.
5. Serve with lemon slices and additional raspberries, if you like. Enjoy!
6. Makes 6 servings.