Cherry Mint Summer Quencher

This refreshing Cherry Mint Summer Quencher is the perfect way to elevate your summer beverage game. With the delightful flavors of cherries, refreshing mint, and a touch of lemon, this iced tea is sure to quench your thirst and keep you cool as the summer days wind down.

Cherry Mint Summer Quencher

A refreshing iced tea infused with the flavors of cherry, mint, and lemon, perfect for keeping cool as summer comes to an end.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 star anise clove
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup pitted red cherries, chopped
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ice cubes
  • mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by preparing the cherry mixture. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, chopped cherries, lemon juice, mint leaves, star anise, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, mashing the cherries as they cook. Once done, allow the mixture to cool and strain it.
  2. In the same saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add the tea bag, and steep for 10 minutes. Discard the tea bag and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  3. Fill a pitcher with ice cubes and pour in the cooled tea. Stir in the cherry juice mixture, then garnish with mint leaves and enjoy!