Ingredients
3 cups fresh raspberries1 cup sugar1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped1/4 cup lime juice2 black tea bags1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wineIce cubesOptional: Fresh raspberries and basil leaves
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices, 7 minutes.
Remove from the heat; 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.
Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine. Serve over ice. If desired, top with raspberries and basil.
