Lemon Tea Slush

Sip a frosty slush with a citrus and green tea twist.

5 cups water
2 tea bags green tea
1 cup sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 cup vodka
1 bottle (1 liter) sparkling water, chilled
Lemon slices, if desired

Heat 1 cup of the water to boiling. Pour water over tea bags; let steep 10 minutes. Remove tea bags; cool tea. Heat remaining 4 cups water to boiling. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat; cool.

In 3-quart plastic container, mix tea, sugar water, lemonade concentrate and vodka. Cover and freeze at least 24 hours. To serve, place 2/3 cup slush in each glass and fill with 1/3 cup sparkling water; stir. Garnish with lemon slices. Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)