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Marcus Samuelsson's Iced Tea with Watermelon Iced Cubes

Make a Splash This Summer

The Red Rooster Harlem chef and author of "Yes, Chef" grills up something special.
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Servings:6
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: min

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed watermelon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 12 Ambessa "Earl of Harlem" tea sachets
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 mint leaves, chiffonade
  • 6 watermelon rinds
  • Cooking Directions

    Blend with watermelon, lemon juice and honey then place in ice cube trays and freeze

    Boil water then steep tea sachets for five minutes and remove. Transfer tea to pitcher and let sit in fridge overnight.

    To Serve: Divide cubes amongst six high ball glasses and pour iced tea over top. Sprinkle with mint leaves and garnish with watermelon rinds. You can add sugar, if desired.

    This recipe was styled by chef Karen Pickus for Good Morning America.

    Recipe courtesy Marcus Sameulsson.

    Recipe Summary

    Main Ingredients: tea, mint, honey, watermelon

    Course: Drinks

    More Info: Kids Friendly


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