blue ridge tea (sallye)
Many years ago I spent some time in Cashiers NC on business. There is a wonderful restaurant there called The Cornucopia Restaurant that is located on a ridge overlooking a valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This was a signature drink there at that time. I don't know whether they still offer it, but is a very refreshing iced drink on a hot muggy day in the South. This is my interpretation of that drink.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 - luzianne family size tea bags
- 1 quart boiling water
- 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate (6 oz size)
- 1 can frozen limeade concentrate (6 oz size)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or stevia)
- - cold water **
How To Make blue ridge tea (sallye)
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Step 1Bring water to a rolling boil
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Step 2Only Lulzianne tea is used around here.
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Step 3Place tea bags in a heat proof gallon pitcher. Pour hot water over tea bags, cover and allow to steep for 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags.
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Step 4Add the sugar, lemonade and limeade to the tea, stirring well until juices are melted and sugar is totally dissolved.
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Step 5**Add enough cold water to pitcher to make a gallon of liquid, stirring well to blend.
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Step 6Pour over crushed or cubed ice in a large glass. May be garnished with lemon or lime slices and a sprig of mint.
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Category:
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Stove Top
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