Watermelon Iced Tea

Ingredients

• 1 small watermelon (about 2 lbs)
• 5 black tea bags
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2-3 drops of red food coloring (optional)
• mint leaves (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil, then remove from the heat.

2. 2

   Toss in tea bags, and let sit for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Cut the top of the watermelon off, and save for later

4. 4

   Scoop out the red part.

5. 5

   Place the red part of the watermelon into a blender of food processor, and liquify.

6. 6

   Pour the watermelon juice into a pan, and sprinkle in the sugar.

7. 7

   Mix until well combined, then bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn the heat off, then remove the pan from heat, and let sit for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   pour the watermelon juice into a pitcher, along with the now concentrated tea.

10. 10

    Add in a few drops of red food coloring ( optional)

11. 11

    Stir,then let it sit until it cools.

12. 12

    Cut the leftover watermelon into cubes, and clean the mint leaves.

13. 13

    Place the mint leaves,watermelon cubes, and ice into a pitcher.

14. 14

    Pour the watermelon tea over the ice.

15. 15

    Let sit for 5 minutes.

16. 16

    Serve and enjoy!