Plantation Iced Tea

3 C. freshly brewed green tea. at room temperature

1/3 C. fresh pineapple juice

1/4 C. Ginger Simple Syrup

1 fresh lime juice

Ice, for serving

Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Pineapple wedges, for garnish

 

Combine the green tea, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and lime juice in a large glass measuring C. or bowl and whisk together. Cover the C. or bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Serve over ice and garnish each glass with mint and a pineapple wedge.

 

Ginger Simple Syrup

 

1 C. granulated sugar

1 C. filtered water

One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

 

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring with wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar. The liquid should go from cloudy to clear. Remove from the heat and let steep for about 1 hour before removing the ginger. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.