Sun Tea
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 24 hours
Yield: 2 liters
Ingredients:
3-4 tea bags of your choice
water
Directions:
1. Fill an extra-large mason jar with water, add 3 or 4 of your favorite tea bags and cover with lid.
2. Place in sun for one full day and let the shining rays pour in heat and energy, bringing out the wonderful tea flavors.
3. Sweeten if so desired with natural sweetener and serve at room temperature or cold over ice.
Note: Garnish with mint leaves or lemon wedge.
Ginger Lime Spritzer
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 24 hours
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh ginger root
2 quarts water
juice of 2 limes
maple syrup or agave nectar to taste
Directions:
1. Thinly peel the fresh ginger or grate with a cheese grader
2. Pour boiling water over grated ginger in a pitcher. Leave for 24 hours.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve.
4. Add the lime juice and maple syrup or agave. Stir until dissolved. Pour over ice and add a little club soda. Serve chilled.
