Lemon Balm Tea
Cool off this summer with this tasty drink that will make you forget to buy lemonade at the grocery store.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
30 minCook
0 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
lemon balm
handfuls, tightly packed |
* |
| 2 | quarts |
water
|
*
|
| ½ | cup |
lemon juice
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
ginger ale
large bottle |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
lemon balm
handfuls, tightly packed |
* |
| 2 | quarts |
water
|
*
|
| 118 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 473 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
ginger ale
large bottle |
*
|
Directions
Wash leaves. Put in 2 quarts water; bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Steep for 20 minutes and strain leaves. Combine lemon juice and water, mix well. Combine tea, lemonade, and ginger ale. Sweeten to taste.
Garnish with ice cubes made with lemonade, small slice of lemon, and 1 lemon balm leaf.
