Nothing says summer like sweet tea. We put our own flavorful spin on the classic refresher with some sparkling lemonade and mint simple syrup. Go ahead and grab a glass! This content is intended solely for users of legal drinking age. Drink responsibly.
Sweet Tea Drink
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- mint simple syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaf
- 2 cups sparkling lemonade
- 12 oz bourbon (optional)
- ice (for serving)
Instructions
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Make the black tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Transfer the tea to the refrigerator and let cool completely.
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Make the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Remove the pot from the heat and add the mint leaves. Steep for 15 minutes, then strain the syrup into a glass jar or liquid measuring cup. Discard the mint leaves. Transfer to the refrigerator and let the syrup cool completely.
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To assemble, in a large, resealable carafe, combine the black tea, sparkling lemonade, mint simple syrup, and bourbon, if using. Gently swirl the bottle to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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When ready to serve, pour the sweet tea over ice.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
Adapted from: tasty.co
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