Whenever I have guests over for dinner, during the summer, I like to have some sort of homemade refreshment for them. This lemonade** is a old favorite, and always goes by pretty quick. I wanted to try something new this time... more like a fresh - fruity - sweet-tea.
We had bought a whole watermelon the previous week, and since it was super ripe, and there was only so much watermelon we could stuff ourselves with, I froze some of it. (In cubes. If you have the patience, freeze them on a pan first, so you can use them as ice-cubes! Otherwise, freeze them in a tupperware like a normal person.) So here it is; Homemade watermelon sweet iced tea!
Use whatever black tea you have at home. I used Darjeeling, but otherwise Earl Grey, Lady Grey, or Rose tea would be great options. This is the right time to sweeten your tea. Go according to taste, depending on if you want a really sweet southern kind of sweet-tea, or more of a fruity-subtle drink.
This recipe was so fresh, I'd have enjoyed it any time in the day, so if you feel like making it 'virgin' go ahead. You can always mix your alcohol in later if you want to make it as a drink.
Any flavored vodka (I had green apple and grapefruit at home), or white rhum, would be perfect.
Add as much citrus juice as you want, and some water to taste. The puree tends to unmix from the tea and water. Keep a spoon out to stir before you serve each glass.
*I am aware this is not something to manger, but it's still something you'll drink!? With food.. maybe? Is it okay?
**Do try the Rosemary Fizz, it is so so so good. The rosemary simple sirup is not as complicated to make as it may seem, and it's super practical and yummy to have in your fridge all summer long! I would not post this recipe here, since it is not mine. :)