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Herbed Arnold Palmer

Prep Time:  10 Minutes plus 1-2 hours chilling time

     Cook Time:  35 Minutes (includes steeping time)

     Serves:  8

After 18 holes (or a long day in the garden), kick back with this refreshing take on the classic Arnold Palmer tea.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 bunch mint, washed and torn
  • 1 bunch lemon balm, washed and torn
  • ½ tsp. whole fennel seed
  • 2 cups water, nearly boiling
  • 2 black tea bags (or equivalent - Anna likes Rishi Tea's Summer Lemon Iced Tea)
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from about 4 lemons)
  • 6 cups cold water
  • Extra lemon (or lime) slices and fresh mint for garnish

Directions

  1. Make an Herbed Simple Syrup by adding sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add mint, lemon balm and fennel seed. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine meshed sieve, saving syrup and discarding solids.
  2. Set aside 3/4 cup of the herbed simple syrup and refrigerate any extra for 1-2 weeks.
  3. In a two quart pitcher, add two cups hot water. Add tea bags, and let steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags. Add lemon juice, simple syrup and top with cold water. Let chill for an hour or two before serving.
  5. Garnish with a a slice of lemon or lime and a sprig of mint.

Notes

Suggestions This recipe accompanies "Summer in a Glass," by Anna Thomas Bates.