Berry Mint Iced Tea Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pkt frzn strawberries - (10 ounce ea) thawed
• 1 1/2 quart boiling water
• 3 x Lipton family-size tea bags
• 1/2 c. minced fresh mint
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1 bot lemon-lime soft drink - (2 liter) chilled

Instructions

1. Process strawberries in a blender or possibly food processor till smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Set puree aside.
3. Pour boiling water over tea bags and mint, steep 5 min.
4. Remove tea bags, squeezing gently.
5. Pour through a wire mesh strainer into a container, discarding solids.
6. Stir in puree and sugar; chill.
7. Stir in soft drink just before serving over ice.
8. This recipe yields 3 1/2 qts.
9. Yield: 3 1/2 qts