From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...For many of us this weekend marks the end of summer. Calendars and alarm clocks are waiting to reclaim their rightful places in our lives, but before we cede territory to them there is still time for one last barbecue or a trip to the beach. Bob and I plan to head to the coast and enjoy the lovely sea breezes on what promises to be a gorgeous weekend. I suspect polar expeditions have made it to the top of the world with fewer provisions that we pack for our trek to the ocean. I've just filled a thermos with our favorite sweet tea and thought you might enjoy it as well. It really is easy to make and if you prefer a more adult version of this old favorite, I can heartily recommend the addition of a splash or two of orange vodka. One caution. Be sure to strain the tea before serving. Raspberry seeds can spoil the tea. Here's the recipe.
Sweet Raspberry Tea...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
Ingredients
5 bags raspberry zinger tea
6 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 pint raspberries
1 lime, cut into wedges
Mint sprigs or stemmed cherries
Directions
1) Place tea bags in a 2-quart bowl. Bring 6 cups water to a boil and pour over tea bags. Let sit until water is room temperature. Discard tea bags.
2) Meanwhile, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add raspberries and allow syrup to come to room temperature. Strain syrup into tea. Put ice into 4 (12-ounce) glasses. Squeeze a lime wedge into each glass. Pour sugared tea over ice cubes. Garnish with mint or cherries if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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Lemongrass Iced Tea - Served with Love
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A lovely picky drink to say our farewell to Summer.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Angie
i want to say good bye to the summer with a glass of your woderfull tea in my hand!
ReplyDeletea lovely drink that I wanna ve a glass now :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband would love this tea. I think I will make it tomorrow for his day after his birthday treat.
ReplyDeleteIf you like Red Zinzer, Mary, you may enjoy my favorite company beverage. In the morning, open a 2 litre bottle of any clear soda (7Up etc.)Push two Red Zinger tea bags into the bottle. Put the lid back on and refrigerate. It turns a beautiful pink and the flavor is amazing. People also think it is something very fancy, but it is so easy.
Enjoy your trip to the sea.
Fondly,
Glenda
great way to say goodbye to a great summer... but the vibrant scarlet drink reminds us that fall is beckoning... cheers!
ReplyDeleteMalou
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteA lovely drink indeed...
Sameena@
www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
Such a pretty pink tea. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDelete;-)
Buongiorno Mary,
ReplyDeletequesto bicchiere di Sweet RT mi piace molto.
Gustoso e da bere con amici nei pomeriggi di sole sotto ad una veranda ombreggiata.
Grazie delle tue visite :)
Myriam
A gorgeous summer tea! hope you have a wonderful weekend Mary.
ReplyDeleteoh I love the color of that tea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sounding tea and so perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your outing!
Mary, the drinks look so refreshing and beautiful colours too!
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your trip! This sounds like such a lovely way to start the weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove it Mary. I hope you really enjoyed your getaway!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous glass of tea Mary. The Zinger flavors are my favorites. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteSam
Mary, I'm going to make this for Allie this morning- I think it's a perfect cheer-her-up drink!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
Thinking alike... i just posted my weekend tea efforts, and I never post non alcoholic drinks.
ReplyDeleteActually, Jackie and I took the pledge for a month (she gained 5 pounds in St Thomas and thinks it's the end of the world). So, lots of tea is in our future. will eb hanging on to this recipe.
AND BTW, what's this one last BBQ nonsense... September and October are the BEST times to BBQ!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super refreshing & I love the color. Have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI am not ready to say goodbye to summer,but I would definitely enjoy a glass of your delicious-sounding iced tea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the recipe.
Enjoy your weekend at the beach.
Blessings,
Patti
It's bye summer for you and hello spring for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty, tasty drink to bid farewell to summer! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteIf it's got raspberries in it, I'm all for it! Raspberry tea, lemonade, anything! What a great drink to say goodbye to summer with! (hard to believe summer is ending for so many when it's still in the 100's here!!) Have a fantastic day, Mary!
ReplyDeletethat sounds great! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! Raspberry Zinger tea reminds me of being a kid and I'm sure this would be a perfect summer drink. And I love that it's so pink!
ReplyDeleteSues
Oh that looks so refreshing, I love raspberries, been getting a them at the grocery lately and they are huge. yum.
ReplyDeleteLove this tea.
ReplyDeleteWhen granddaughters and I go to our local tea room, we all have sweet raspberry tea...
Thanks so much for the recipe.
xo bj
Fabulous Mary. Love this.
ReplyDeleteA delightful Pink Saturday.
♥ Regina
I can't wait to give this a try. Sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteG'morn Mary ~
ReplyDeleteWill have to give this delicious recipe a try! Heat wave returning tomorrow ...
Have a beautiful & safe holiday weekend.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
A lovely tea for a day at the beach. Enjoy the packing, the trekking and the last big summer weekend. We are only trekking as far as the porch to entertain a few friends.
ReplyDeleteYes, the miniature rooms and the coal mine are still at the museum. I adore those rooms and used to visit them while Andrew and the boys checked out the coal mine.
Best,
Bonnie
That looks delicious and refreshing. I would love a glass of this for sure :o)
ReplyDeleteLooks refreshing,& have a lovely weekend mary...
ReplyDeleteSob..sob...summer is over :D I can feel the weather getting cold fast and the days getting shorter. But your pink refreshing drink brings smiles to me :D I think colour does play psychology...haha. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Mary
ReplyDeleteHappy pink Saturday:) Such a pretty pink raspberry tea, I would love to have a glass right now!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your weekend on the coast! I'm quite jealous and not afraid to admit it. Feel some beach sand in your toes for those of us who only dream about it (for another 9 months but who's counting). LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous clor..lovely drink!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend:)
US Masala
I love its color. It is great for my son too.
ReplyDeleteLove that raspberry zinger tea- this sounds even better! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday Mary Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pink share today. I love this recipe, and I think it has inspired me to give a try. Sounds so yummy and I do love raspberries. I'll keep you posted on what everybody thinks for the BBQ on Monday. Our last BIG swim of the season.
Country hugs and so much love, Sherry
Mmmmm this looks sooo inviting. You have a way of doing that.
ReplyDeletekeri
What a lovely beverage! I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous drink! I wanna have a glass now :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious Mary! I can't wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful! Have a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous, lovely, delicious pink tea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
What a fun drink! I love Celestial Seasonings zinger teas and with the added raspberries, this sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteMy husband always orders raspberry tea when we go out, but I never thought to make it at home. Sounds super! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be awhile before we officially say goodbye to summer, but at least the humidity gave us a break over this nice holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely tea Mary! Hope you have a nice weekend at the ocean.
sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteBeauatiful tea!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!!
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