Almond Cooler
Submitted by tleustace
Refreshing iced tea float with almond-flavored herbal tea and scoops of lemon or orange sherbet. Light, cooling beverage perfect for summer afternoons.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
5 minREADY
10 minAlmond-flavored herbal tea steeps briefly in boiling water, then chills for at least two hours until ice-cold.
Scoops of citrus sherbet float in the chilled tea, melting slowly to create a creamy, dreamy beverage.
The almond notes complement the bright lemon or orange sherbet beautifully, making this a sophisticated alternative to traditional root beer floats.
Kitchen Tips
- Steep tea for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness from over-steeping
- Chill tea thoroughly for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results
- Use chilled glasses to keep the sherbet from melting too quickly
- Serve immediately after adding sherbet so guests enjoy the creamy contrast
Ingredients
Directions
Pour the boiling water over tea bags. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags; discard. Chill tea for at least 2 hours. At serving time, spoon sherbet into 4 chilled glasses, pour in chilled tea.
MAKES: 4 to 8 oz servings Per serving: 129 cal., 1 g. protein, 30 g. carbo., 1 g. fat, 10 mg. sodium
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