Basil Raspberry Tea

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Ingredients:

-750 mL (3 cups) fresh raspberries

-250 mL (1 cup) sugar

-250 mL (1 cup) packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

-60 mL (1/4 cup) lime juice

-2 black tea bags

-1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine

-Ice cubes

-Fresh raspberries and basil leaves, optional

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices, 7 minutes.

2. Remove from the heat then add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

3. Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine. Serve over ice. If desired, top with raspberries and basil.

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