Name: Bella Basil Raspberry Tea
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh raspberries; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 black tea bags; 1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine; Ice cubes; Optional: Fresh raspberries and basil leaves

Give iced tea a grown-up twist. Fragrant basil lends flavor and the raspberries give it a bright red color. Tou’ll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience! —Laurie Bock Lynden, Washington

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:35 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 black tea bags
1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine
Ice cubes
Optional: Fresh raspberries and basil leaves

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Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices, about 7 minutes.

Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine. Serve over ice. If desired, top with fresh raspberries and basil.