Description
Cool off this summer with a refreshing glass of Watermelon Sweet Tea! This delightful beverage combines the juicy sweetness of watermelon with the classic taste of sweet tea, making it an ideal drink for barbecues, picnics, or simply relaxing on a sunny afternoon. With its hydrating qualities and vibrant flavor, Watermelon Sweet Tea is not just a drink but an experience that will elevate any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this fruity iced tea will surely become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 quarts filtered water
- 6 tea bags (preferably Luzianne)
- 12 cups seeded watermelon chunks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 15 minutes.
- Blend watermelon chunks and lime juice until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.
- Remove tea bags from the saucepan and combine brewed tea with strained watermelon juice in the pitcher.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg