Fizzed Strawberry Mint Green Tea (Vegan)
We are huge water drinkers. We always have a water bottle or several mugs of water within reach so we can stay hydrated all day long. It’s too easy to forget and go through an entire day having had only a sip or two of water. During winter, we drink hot tea nonstop and during summer, we love iced tea. Technically, not water but it does keep us hydrated. We rarely have soda or juice but every once in a while, we do enjoy a glass of root beer or a can of ginger ale. And so today’s recipe combines our love of tea and our splurges of soda into a fizzy tea drink. Complete with fruit. And for non-vegans, ice cream. Easy and the epitome of a cool, summer beverage.
What’s your favorite summer drink?
FIZZED STRAWBERRY MINT GREEN TEA (VEGAN)
Yield: 3-4 servings
INGREDIENTS
3 bags Cold-Brewed green tea with mint (Twinings)
2 c chopped strawberries
1/2 c sugar
Sierra Mist (ginger ale can be used)
DIRECTIONS
Combine the three tea bags with 24 oz of water (about 3 glasses) and allow to steep for 5-10 minutes. If using regular brewed tea, steep bags in hot water and add ice to cool. Take 1/4 c of brewed tea and puree with strawberries and sugar. Add to remaining tea and mix. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Fill mugs or glasses with half tea and half Sierra Mist. Add ice and serve.
FOR STRAWBERRY GREEN TEA FLOATS (NON-VEGAN)….
Add a scoop of ice cream per cup
