Description
Cool off this summer with Watermelon Sweet Tea, the perfect blend of refreshing watermelon and sweet tea that will elevate any gathering. This light and hydrating drink combines the natural sweetness of fresh watermelon with brewed tea for a vibrant, thirst-quenching beverage. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon, it’s an easy-to-make treat that everyone will love. Plus, with its customizable nature, you can adjust sweetness levels or add herbs for an extra kick. Delight your guests and yourself with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 quarts filtered water
- 6 tea bags (preferably Luzianne)
- 12 cups seeded watermelon chunks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 15 minutes.
- Blend watermelon chunks with lime juice until smooth, then strain if desired.
- Remove tea bags from sweet tea base and combine with watermelon puree in a pitcher. Stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg