I’m in a summery frame of mind and what denotes summer more than iced tea?

So here’s an iced tea recipe that’s quick and easy.

• 3 cups boiling water
• 6 tea bags
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 cups cranberr juice cocktail
• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (4 to 5 lemons)
• Ice cubes

Steps

1. In a large pitcher, pour boiling water over tea bags
2. Cover and steep 5 minutes
3. Remove tea bags
4. Stir in sugar
5. Add cranberry and lemon juices; chill
6. Serve over ice
7. Garnish with lemon peel twists, if desired
8. Makes 7 (8 ounce) servings

photo credit: abbamouse

I don’t know about you, but I’m sleepy. (yawn) So, I thought what could be better than a recipe for some eye-opening coffee!

• 2 cups strong brewed French roast coffee, chilled
• 2 tablespoons low-fat  milk
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• Dash ground cinnamon

Place all ingredients in blender; process until combined. Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings

(A favorite recipe from The Sugar Association, Inc.)

photo credit: xJasonRogersx