Watermelon Peppermint Iced Tea
If there is one fruit that instantly says summer days, it's watermelon. Cold, juicy, and incredibly refreshing, it's the kind of snack that always seems to hit the spot on a hot afternoon. In this recipe, watermelon joins peppermint to create an iced herbal tea that is crisp, cooling, and packed with fresh flavor. It comes together with just a few simple ingredients and works just as well for a pitcher at a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon treat.
- Author
- Nataliia Petrova
- Servings
- 1
- Category
Beverages
- Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 3 peppermint tea bags
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- Juice of ½ to 1 lime (to taste)
- Ice, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
- Bring the water to a boil, then steep the peppermint tea bags for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool completely.
- Blend the watermelon until fully smooth.
- Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring jug, pressing gently with a spoon to extract the juice. Discard the pulp.
- In a pitcher, combine the strained watermelon juice, cooled peppermint tea, and lemon juice.
- Stir well and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Optional: Just before serving, pour in the cold sparkling water and stir gently to keep the bubbles intact.
