Strawberry Black Tea Italian Soda
(2018 Pairings) A unique twist on Italian soda.
Ingredients
2 black tea bags
4 ounces boiling water
¼ cup DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Diced Strawberries, pureed
as needed crushed ice
4 ounces sparkling water
1 ounce half and half
Directions
- Pour boiling water over tea bags in a separate bowl or heat-safe container. Allow tea to steep for 10 minutes and remove from water, making sure all liquid has drained from pouches. Place in refrigerator to cool.
- Pour strawberry puree in a 16-oz. glass and fill with crushed ice.
- Add cold steeped tea to glass and gently stir with a spoon to properly incorporate purees.
- Top with sparkling water, stir gently once more, and finish with half & half. Serve immediately with a straw.