Mrs. swindell's famous fruited iced tea

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Sugar, granulated
½ cup Bottle spring water
6 English Breakfast tea bags Boiling water
1½ cup Orange juice; fresh squeezed from Valencia oranges
¾ cup Pineapple juice

Directions

"At one time, I intended to teach law, so I went to Boston to get a Master's of Law degree; while there I lived with the Swindells family. Mrs. Swindells made a superb iced tea with a pronounced citrusy flavor. She insisted on using bottle spring water for a clear tasting iced tea, the sweetest and most flavored oranges and English Breakfast Tea."

In saucepan, combine sugar and spring water and bring to a boil; continue to boil until liquid is clear, about 5 minutes. Chill thoroughly. Place tea bags in heat-resistant pitcher, add boiling water and let steep for about 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.

Let cool and refrigerate until chilled. Add orange juice, lemon juice and pineapple juice and chilled sugar syrup. Refrigerate for a few hours, preferably overnight. Serve over ice in tall glasses.

MAKES: 6-8 SERVINGS SOURCE: _The Dave Nichol Cookbook_

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