Strawberry-Kiwi Sangria (Non-Alcoholic)

This is my all-time favorite summer drink. Very refreshing. If you prefer, the tea can be prepared and chilled 1 day ahead (Step 4), just cover and keep chilled in the refrigerator. Or you can cheat (which is what I do), and place the tea mixture in the freezer for about an hour, and then continue on with the recipe. I'm too impatient to wait three hours for this drink.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 8  cups water
• 8  wild-berry tea bags (I use Lipton's Bavarian Wild Berry tea bags)
• 2  cups sugar
• 4  pints fresh strawberries, halved
• 2 (25 1/2ounce) bottles  chilled sparkling apple cider
• 6  kiwi fruits, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1  teaspoon rose water
• 4  cups  ice cubes

Directions

1. Bring 4 cups water to boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add tea bags; cover and let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags.
3. Add sugar to hot tea; stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining 4 cups water.
4. Chill tea until cold, about 3 hours.
5. Puree 2 baskets of strawberries in processor. Slice remaining 2 baskets of strawberries. Place pureed and sliced strawberries in large pitcher.
6. Add tea and all remaining ingredients.
7. Stir and serve.