Minty Watermelon Tea Slush

(From: Better Homes and Gardens)

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 Red Zinger or other red tea bags
• 2 Tbsp. packed fresh mint leaves*
• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• Sugar, optional

Directions

1. In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cup of the water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and mint to saucepan. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain tea mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding mint and tea bags. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup water. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze 2 hours or until firm.

2. In a blender combine watermelon cubes and lemon juice. Cover and blend until mixture begins to liquefy. With the motor running, add frozen tea cubes, a few at a time, through the hole in the lid until slushy. Pour into glasses and stir before serving. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar. Makes: 4 (8-ounce) servings

3. * Test Kitchen Tip: Do not snip or chop the mint leaves or it cause the tea to discolor.