How to Make Jasmine Ginger Coolers to Quench Your Thirst All Summer
Sure, the ready-made stuff is fine, but why not celebrate National Iced Tea Day with a homemade summer cooler? This recipe boasts layers of flavor from jasmine tea, fresh ginger, lemon and lime, all muddled together with lemon thyme and a mountain of ice. Get that lounge chair out and relax — a glass of this stuff is sure to cool you off on those hot summer days.
Ingredients (Makes 6-8 servings):
— 4 jasmine teabags
— 8 cups boiling water
— 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, peeled and chopped
— 1/2 cup sugar
— 4 lemons
— 2 limes
— ice
— sprigs of lemon thyme or regular thyme
— lemon and lime slices to garnish
Instructions:
1. Place the teabags, ginger, sugar and boiled water in a large bowl. Let brew for 10-15 minutes.
2. Remove the teabags and ginger using a slotted spoon, then place the tea in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until chilled.
3. Squeeze the lemons and limes into a large pitcher and pour in the chilled tea until it is almost full.
4. Add in slices of lemon and lime, then top with lots of ice. Muddle in a few sprigs of lemon thyme just before serving.
Fresh out of jasmine tea? Green tea would work just as well.
Place the teabags, ginger, sugar and boiled water in a large bowl. Let brew for 10-15 minutes.
Remove the teabags and ginger using a slotted spoon, then place the tea in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until chilled.
Squeeze the lemons and limes into a large pitcher and pour in the chilled tea until it’s almost full. Add in slices of lemon and lime, then top with lots of ice. Muddle in a few sprigs of lemon thyme just before serving.
Meet your new favorite summer drink!
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