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Tea: Tropical Lemon Iced Tea

Source of Recipe


Better Homes & Gardens






List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup make-ahead Lemonade Base (recipe below)
  
• 1/4 cup orange juice
  
• 2 tsp instant tea powder
  
• Ice
  
• 1/2 of a 12-oz. can lemon-lime carbonated beverage
  
• Orange or lemon wedge, optional
  
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• -- Lemonade Base --
  
• 2-1/2 cups water
  
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
  
• 1-1/4 cups lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. For the Lemonade Base: In a medium saucepan, heat and stir water and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool about 20 minutes. Add lemon peel and lemon juice to the sugar syrup. Pour into a jar; cover and chill. (Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
   
   
2. In a tall glass, combine 1/4 cup Lemonade Base, orange juice and tea powder. Add some ice and the lemon-lime soda. Garnish with orange or lemon wedges, if desired.
   
   Serves 1