Ingredients
simple syrup,basic
½vanilla bean
8cupscold water
8rooibos tea bags
1cupraspberries,frozen, thawed
½cupraspberry juice,or mixed berry juice
1tbsplemon juice,fresh
ice cubes
Preparation
Prepare the Basic Simple Syrup as directed, adding the vanilla seeds and bean before bringing it to a boil.
Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the syrup into a large measuring cup.
In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to boil. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
In a blender, puree the berries. Strain the puree into a large pitcher. Add the tea, raspberry juice and lemon juice.
Stir in ½ cup of the vanilla syrup, or more to taste; then refrigerate the remaining vanilla syrup for a later use.
Serve in tall glasses over ice, and enjoy!
