Ginger Iced Tea

Name: Ginger Iced Tea
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 c. thinly sliced fresh ginger; 2 1/2 qt. fresh brewed tea; 1 bottle moscato; 12 slice candied ginger; ice cubes

By Suvir SaranPublished: Jun 6, 2012

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Yields:

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

150

Tall glasses of sweet ginger tea are topped off with sparkling moscato.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger
2 1/2 qt. fresh brewed tea
1 bottle moscato
12 slice candied ginger
ice cubes

Directions

1. Step 1Make ginger syrup: In a small pot, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and add fresh ginger; steep for about 7 minutes. Strain syrup and discard ginger. Allow syrup to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
2. Step 2In a pitcher, combine syrup and tea. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
3. Step 3Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Add scant 1 cup ginger tea to each, then top with 1/4 cup moscato. Serve with candied ginger slice on rim, if desired.