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Spiked Tea and Watermelon Punch

Prep Time:

5 mins.

Yield:

4 cocktails

Make Watermelon Ice Cubes ahead of time to give this delicious, rum-based iced tea punch a delicious twist.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces brewed and chilled Luzianne® Iced Tea
  • 1/3 cup rum
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Mint Syrup
  • 4 small sprigs fresh mint, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish
  • Watermelon ice cubes, recipe follows

Combine watermelon chunks and sugar in the bowl of a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Transfer to a resealable container or plastic bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Directions

  1. Combine tea, watermelon juice, rum, lemon juice and syrup in a pitcher and stir well.
  2. Pour into cocktail glasses filled with ice and garnish with rosemary and lemon wedges.

Rosemary Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  1. Combine sugar, water and rosemary in a small saucepan; cook and stir over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until syrupy.
  2. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. Transfer syrup to a resealable jar or container and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.