Description
The Iced Tea Lemonade Cocktail is a refreshing summer drink that blends brewed black tea, fresh lemonade, and vodka for a crisp, zesty sip perfect for warm days and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 black tea teabags or 3 tablespoons loose black tea
- 3 cups hot water
- Ice (to serve)
- 2 teaspoons demerara sugar or cane sugar
- 2 cups water (for the lemonade)
- 6 ounces fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 6 ounces simple syrup
- 3 ounces vodka
- Sliced lemon (for garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew the tea by steeping the black tea in 3 cups of hot water for 3–4 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher filled with ice and stir in sugar until dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In another container, mix 2 cups water, 6 oz lemon juice, and 6 oz simple syrup to make lemonade. Chill.
- To assemble, fill two glasses with ice. Add 1.5 oz vodka and 3 oz lemonade to each glass.
- Carefully pour 3 oz iced tea into each glass to create a layered effect.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Do not over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness.
- Prepare tea and lemonade ahead and mix with vodka just before serving.
- Try variations with green or herbal tea, or swap vodka for gin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Iced Tea Lemonade Cocktail, vodka iced tea, summer cocktail, spiked lemonade, boozy Arnold Palmer