Spiked Minted Hibiscus-Raspberry Tea



Ingredients:
8 cups water
3 cups raspberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
6 hibiscus tea bags or 6 Tbs. hibiscus flowers
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups silver tequila
1/2 cup Grand Marnier 
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Ice

Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. 
Add 2 cups of the raspberries, chopped mint and tea bags (or flowers). 
Remove from the heat.
Let steep at room temperature for about an hour.

After steeping, remove and discard tea bags (or flowers).
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. over a large pitcher. 
Discard the solids. 

Add sugar, tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice.
Stir to combine. 
Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

To Serve:
Pour into ice-filled glasses. 
Garnish with the remaining raspberries and mint leaves.
Serve immediately.
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings depending on glass size.