Rum, Rosemary and Watermelon Iced Tea Punch
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Yield:
4 cocktails
Fresh rosemary gives this rum-based watermelon juice and iced tea punch a delicious, aromatic flavor. To make watermelon juice, simply blend a few chunks of ripe seedless watermelon in a blender and strain to remove the pulp.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brewed and chilled Luzianne® Iced Tea
- 3/4 cup fresh watermelon juice (blended and strained fresh watermelon)
- 1/3 cup rum
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Rosemary Syrup, recipe follows
- 4 small sprigs rosemary, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Ice
Directions
- Combine tea, watermelon juice, rum, lemon juice and syrup in a pitcher and stir well.
- Pour into cocktail glasses filled with ice and garnish with rosemary and lemon wedges.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- Combine sugar, water and rosemary in a small saucepan; cook and stir over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until syrupy.
- Remove from heat, cover and let steep for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer syrup to a resealable jar or container and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
