Description
Watermelon Sweet Tea is the ultimate summer refresher that combines the juicy sweetness of ripe watermelon with the soothing notes of brewed tea. This vibrant, thirst-quenching drink is perfect for hot days, ideal for backyard barbecues or relaxing afternoons. With its stunning pink color and delightful flavor, Watermelon Sweet Tea will impress your guests and keep you cool all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced fresh watermelon
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water, remove from heat, and steep black tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags.
- Prepare Watermelon: Blend the diced watermelon until smooth; strain if desired.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix brewed tea with watermelon puree in a large pitcher.
- Sweeten: Stir in sugar and lemon juice to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until cold.
- Serve: Pour over ice, garnish with mint leaves and extra watermelon cubes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg