Frosty Raspberry Iced Tea

This iced tea is a match for the muggiest summer day. It's laced with fresh ginger, a traditional "cure" for hot weather. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

March 2, 2005

cups water

(1/4-inch) slice gingerroot

tea bags

(12-oz.) can frozen concentrated raspberry juice blend, thawed

cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage (from two 2-liter bottles), chilled

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In 1-quart glass jar, combine water, gingerroot and tea bags. Cover; set in sunny location for 2 to 3 hours or until tea is extracted.
2

Remove and discard tea bags and gingerroot. In 2-quart nonmetal freezer container, combine tea, concentrate and 2 cups of the carbonated beverage. Cover container; freeze at least 8 hours or until icy, stirring twice.
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To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup frozen tea mixture into each glass. Add scant 1/2 cup chilled carbonated beverage to each glass; stir gently.