Strawberry Ice Tea

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan combine fresh or frozen strawberries, brown sugar, and water.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Using a vegetable peeler, remove strips of peel from lemons; juice the lemons (should have 1/2 cup).
4. 4
   Add strips of lemon peel, lemon juice, and rosemary to mixture in saucepan.
5. 5
   Bring mixture just to boiling, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Cover; cool to room temperature.
8. 8
   Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve; discard solids (you should have about 1 quart syrup).
9. 9
   To serve, fill glass with ice.
10. 10
    To each glass add 1/2 cup Iced Tea and syrup to taste (about 1/2 cup).
11. 11
    Garnish with fresh strawberries.
12. 12
    Makes about eight (8-ounce) servings.
13. 13
    Syrup may be prepared, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.