Lemon and Rosemary Sweet Iced Tea
The classic sweet iced tea gets a refreshing twist from the addition of a lemon and rosemary simple syrup. Prepare to drink your new favorite tea!
Servings: 1 large pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Peel of one lemon
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 gallon size iced tea bag or 5-6 regular size tea bags
- 6 cups boiling water
- 2-3 cups cold water
- lemon wedges and fresh rosemary sprigs to garnish
Instructions
- Use a paring knife to slice the peel off a lemon, set aside with fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add in lemon peel and rosemary sprigs and continue boiling for a few minutes, until mixture is clear.
- Pour syrup mixture into a container to cool slightly.
- Place tea bag in the bottom of a large pitcher and pour boiling water over the top. Let tea steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bag (remember, don't squeeze!).
- Pour in cooled syrup mixture (through a strainer to catch the lemon peel and rosemary), add cold water and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Place pitcher in refrigerator to cool.
- Serve cold, over ice, and garnished with a sprig of rosemary and lemon wedge, if desired.