Lemon-Orange Iced Tea

Name: Lemon-Orange Iced Tea
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 quarts cold water, divided; 6 tea bags; 2 sprigs fresh mint; 3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix; 2 cups orange juice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

10 servings

"I finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have the aftertaste of artificial sweetener," relates Dawn Lowenstein of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. "This tangy drink is perfect for folks who need to monitor their sugar intake."

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Ingredients

2 quarts cold water, divided
6 tea bags
2 sprigs fresh mint
3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
2 cups orange juice

Directions

In a saucepan, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags and mint; let stand for 10 minutes.
Discard tea bags and mint. Pour tea into a large pitcher. Add lemonade drink mix, orange juice and remaining water; stir well. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Crystal Light lemonade-flavored low-calorie soft drink mix. Four to six tubs come in one container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit.

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