Description
Cool off this summer with Watermelon Sweet Tea, a delightful blend of sweet watermelon and classic iced tea. This refreshing beverage is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or just relaxing on a hot day. With its vibrant flavor and thirst-quenching properties, it’s an easy-to-make drink that will impress your guests. Customize it with fresh mint or other fruits for a unique twist. Bring a splash of summer to your gatherings with this delicious drink!
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
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet tea base by combining sugar and water in a large saucepan. Boil until the sugar dissolves, then steep the tea bags for 15 minutes.
- Blend watermelon chunks with lime juice until smooth, then strain into a gallon pitcher.
- Remove tea bags and combine brewed tea with watermelon puree. Stir well and chill.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg