BROU'D Basil-Mint Iced Tea

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80251.html?hp=f2

Is it just a coincidence that Brewer sounds like brouha 
(Spanish word for witch)?

Jan Brewer says that Democratic politicians are race-baiting and that Republican politicians are racists.  She's right on one account, but only to save her own ass with her largely Hispanic constituency.

BROU'D Basil-Mint Iced Tea 

Even nice folks will enjoy this yummy herb-infused tea.

4 cups boiling water

4 tea bags

10 mint leaves

10 basil leaves

1/2 cup maple syrup or honey

1 liter cold sparkling water

Pour water over tea, mint and basil in 2 qt. pitcher; let steep, covered, 5 minutes.

Remove tea bags.  Stir in maple syrup, then slowly add sparkling water.  Serve over ice.