Dog-Days Iced Tea Recipe

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Yield: 6–8 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Start to Finish Time: 20 minutes, plus cooling

• 6 bags black tea (English, Earl Grey, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup mint leaves and sprigs, divided
• 1-1/2 cups chilled orange juice
• 1 orange, sliced crosswise
• 1 lemon, sliced crosswise
• ice cubes

Brew a strong tea in about 6 cups water. While still hot, add sugar and about a dozen mint leaves. Let cool.

Remove teabags and mint; then add orange juice, fruit slices, and ice.

Serve over more ice, garnish with fresh mint sprigs, and add a fruit slice or two to each glass.