Texas Tea

This iced tea recipe combines green tea--brewed with mint leaves--and pink lemonade with a little lime juice.

Ingredients:

• 1 qt water
• 6 bags green tea
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 quart pink lemonade
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• Ice

Directions:

Bring water just to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add tea bags and mint. Simmer one minute, then remove from heat and let steep for 4 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and let liquid cool. Mix in the pink lemonade and lime juice. Serve in tall glasses with lots of ice.

Number of Servings: 8 - 10

Notes from the Cook: Garnish with fresh mint sprig and slice of lime.