Citrus Tea Cooler | A Recipe for Holiday Safety
Citrus Tea Cooler
3 bags black tea or 1 tablespoon loose black teaspoon
1.5 cups boiling water
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 (28 oz) bottle lemon-lime soda (chilled)
¾ to 1 cup sugar
1 tray ice cubes
½ cup fresh orange juice
Place tea bags or loose tea in bowl. Pour boiling water over tea. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove bags or strain to remove leaves. Add sugar and stir until all is dissolved. Place ice cubes in 2-quart serving pitcher.
Pour hot tea, lemon and orange juice over tea. Stir briskly several seconds until mixture is cold. Stir in chilled lemon-lime soda. Pour into glasses and serve at once. Makes 2 quarts.
