Katies Twisted Tea Recipes

KATIE'S ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mash the Microwave-Roasted Garlic with a fork. Whisk in the lemon juice, then the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the top off the head of garlic and set aside. Put the trimmed head of garlic in a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water to the bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Put the reserved top back on the garlic and cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave on medium heat until the garlic is very soft, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins into a separate bowl.

BOURBON SLUSH

Steps:

• In a very large pitcher or bowl (at least 24-cup capacity), mix together the tea, bourbon and lemonade and orange juice concentrates. Stir in 3 quarts (12 cups) water. Place in the freezer for 8 hours. Stir, then continue to freeze for 2 hours more and up to 2 days. Take out of the freezer 30 minutes before serving. Stir and serve.

KATIE'S SWEET TEA

Steps:

• Place tea bags and 5 cups of cold water in a saucepan.Turn burner on high.When tea comes to a boil let boil one minute.
• Turn off burner and let saucepan sit (or steep) for 20 minutes.
• Place one cup of sugar in a gallon tea pitcher.
• Add the tea/water and stir with a long wooden spoon.
• Continue filling pitcher with fresh cold water from the tap or spring, until you have one gallon.
• Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Pour a big glass of tea, and add a lemon slice,if desired.Enjoy!