SUMMER DRINKS

Many apologies for not posting lately, but I've been quite busy with work and a little vacation. I just returned from New York City today and have to say that I thought about blogging some summer drinks while I was there. So.....for a few days that's what you'll see. It's that time of year and some days we have some scorching dry weather and what could be better than a refreshing new drink to try. First up is some Almond Tea - let me know how you like it! It's delicious.

Almond Tea

from the files of Saundra Carriker

1 1/2 quarts water

1 1/4 cups sugar (optional)

juice of 1 lemon

grated peel of 1 lemon

1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, undiluted

2 cups strong tea or 1 family size tea bag plus 2 cups water

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 tablespoon almond extract

Combine water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add lemon juice and peel. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemonade concentrate and tea or tea bag and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Remove tea bag if used. Stir in vanilla and almond flavorings. Serve tea warm or cold. Sweeten with sugar substitute if sugar is omitted. Serves 16.

Happy Cooking!

Saundra