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Summer in a Glass: Watermelon Chamomile Iced Tea with Basil
Summer will be here in just a few days and I am ready! Warm nights, flickering market lights on our back patio all lit up, long conversations, loud laughter and grilling, lots and lots of grilling.
The epitome of the season is fresh watermelon and a glass of sweet iced tea. Why not combine the two? I love serving aguas frescas to anyone who walks out to my patio on a hot day. My guests love it, but this time, I turned watermelon agua fresca into an aromatic infused drink with Tadin Chamomile Tea. I added a few basil leaves and served over ice with chunks of watermelon for the full refreshing experience. This will definitely keep you cool.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 6 tea bags Tadin Chamomile Tea
- 1 small watermelon (about 6 cups), chopped in cubes, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- fresh basil sprigs
- ice
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 20 minutes.
- Place 4 cups watermelon cubes in blender container and blend until smooth.
- Heat watermelon juice in medium saucepan over medium heat, stir in sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour watermelon syrup, tea and 6-8 basil sprigs in a large pitcher. Stir to combine and let cool.
- Place remaining watermelon cubes and ice in serving glasses. Pour the watermelon chamomile tea over ice. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with more fresh basil leaves. Serve and enjoy.
