Strawberry Ice Tea

Submitted by seesko

"Refreshing to sip on or great served with any meal."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh strawberries or (16 ounce) packages frozen unsweetened strawberries
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 lemons
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh rosemary (optional)
• ice cube
• 1 liter brewed iced tea (see Recipe Center) or 1 liter club soda, chilled
• fresh strawberries (optional)

directions

1. In a large saucepan combine fresh or frozen strawberries, brown sugar, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Using a vegetable peeler, remove strips of peel from lemons; juice the lemons (should have 1/2 cup). Add strips of lemon peel, lemon juice, and rosemary to mixture in saucepan. Bring mixture just to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover; cool to room temperature.
3. Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve; discard solids (you should have about 1 quart syrup). To serve, fill glass with ice. To each glass add 1/2 cup Iced Tea and syrup to taste (about 1/2 cup). Garnish with fresh strawberries. Makes about eight (8-ounce) servings.
4. Syrup may be prepared, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Yummy! Loved the hint of rosemary and lemon. Used 2 pkgs frozen strawberries which worked well. Not overly sweet, very refreshing. Used strong iced tea in one batch, club soda in another and loved both. Thanks for sharing the recipe!