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Hibiscus Cooler

This refreshing beverage will taste great on a hot summer afternoon. For best results, make tea the night or morning before.

8 Red Zinger tea bags
4 cups boiling water
1 quart chilled pineapple juice
1 quart chilled sparkling water
1 to 2 cups orange juice (optional)
1 sliced lime, lemon or orange for garnish

Steep tea bags in boiling water for 30 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Refrigerate about 4 hours or overnight. Combine tea with pineapple juice, sparkling water, and orange juice if desired. Stir. Add more or less juice or water to taste. Garnish with lime, lemon, or orange slices. Makes 12 cups.

Variations: Experiment with different tea and juice combinations.

Add a cinnamon stick to tea as it brews
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh ginger juice just before serving.