A blackberry simple syrup blended with iced tea makes the perfect summertime drink. This recipe makes a pitcher for sharing with friends.
Prep Time:30 minutesmins
cooling time:4 hourshrs
Total Time:4 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Equipment
saucepan
strainer
heat-proof pitcher (meaning it won't crack if you pour in boiling water
Ingredients
For The Blackberry Syrup
3cupsblackberriesfrozen is fine
1 ½cupsgranulated sugar
1cupwater
For The Iced Tea
3family sized tea bagsLuzianne brand recommended
6cupshot water
6cupscold water
Optional Garnish
lemon wedges
fresh mint
additional blackberries
Instructions
Make the syrup. Combine the syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook until the blackberries become softened and bright purple, about 15 minutes.
Strain. Strain the syrup into a medium bowl. Set aside to cool while you make the tea.
Make the tea. Place the tea bags in a heat-proof pitcher. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Pour over the tea bags and steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard.
Add syrup. Pour 6 cups of cold water into the pitcher of tea. Add the blackberry syrup and mix thoroughly.
Chill. Place the pitcher in the fridge to chill for 4 hours, or until very cold. Serve over ice with fresh lemon slices, whole blackberries, and mint leaves.
Notes
This is delicious mixed with lemonade for serving, like a blackberry Arnold Palmer!If you can't find family sized tea bags, use 9 regular tea bags.We like Luzianne tea, but Lipton will work just fine!