Cranberry Iced Tea Cape Cod Style Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Put water in large pot, and heat on high until boiling. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add teabags and let steep until desired strength is acquired. Stir in cranberry juice concentrate, and allow to cool. Sliced citrus for decoration. Not bad if you put a little rum in it but keep it away from the kids !!

Steps:

• Use a vegetable peeler to peel the rind from the orange. Use a small sharp knife to remove the white pith from the rind.
• Place the rind and tea bags in a large heatproof jug. Pour over the water. Set aside for 20 minutes to infuse.
• Remove the tea bags and rind, and discard. Add the cranberry juice and sugar to the jug, and stir to combine.
• Cut half the orange flesh into small pieces and divide among 2 ice cube trays. Pour the tea mixture among the trays. Place in the freezer overnight. Cover the remaining tea mixture with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill.
• Remove the ice cubes from the trays and place in a serving jug. Pour over the tea mixture and serve.
• Time plan tip: Prepare this recipe to the end of step 4 up to 1 day ahead. Continue from step 5 just before serving. Picnic tip: Divide the ice cubes and tea among airtight bottles or jugs. Transport in your esky.

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, and remove from the heat. Immediately whisk in the sugar and lime juice until sugar is dissolved.
• Add the tea bags and cranberry juice. Allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes, remove the tea bags and cool the tea.
• Stir to be sure that the sugar is dissolved, and place in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• Just before serving, add the vodka to the tea and serve in tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lime slices.