Description
This is very refreshing on a hot day like today. You should enjoy a glass right now.
Ingredients
- 6 whole Cloves
- 8 cups Water, Divided
- 9 Tea Bags (regular Size)
- ½ cups Orange Juice
- ½ cups Lemon Juice
- 1-½ cup White Granulated Sugar
Preparation
To infuse the cloves, combine them with 2 cups of the water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and let steep for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Bring 2 cups of the remaining water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Add the tea bags, cover and remove from heat. Let steep for 5-10 minutes. Remove the tea bags without squeezing them.
Strain the clove water through a fine-mesh strainer into a 2-quart container. Add the steeped tea, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar. Stir or shake until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the remaining 4 cups cold water and shake or stir to combine. Let cool, then chill and serve over ice.
