Sweet Tea with Vodka and Lemonade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
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Sweet Tea with Vodka and Lemonade
45 min.
8
269kcal

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Looking for a refreshing beverage that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors? Look no further than this delightful Sweet Tea with Vodka and Lemonade! This recipe combines the timeless classics of sweet tea and lemonade, enhanced with a spirited twist, making it an ideal drink for warm gatherings or casual get-togethers.

Imagine sitting on a sunny porch, savoring each sip of this invigorating drink, expertly balancing the smoothness of vodka with the refreshing zing of lemonade and the fragrant notes of fresh mint. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply enjoying a relaxing day with friends, this easy-to-make beverage is sure to impress. Plus, with its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free attributes, it’s a delightful choice for everyone to enjoy!

This recipe only takes about 45 minutes to prepare and serves 8, making it perfect for sharing. And the best part? You can make it in advance and chill it overnight, ensuring that it’s ready when your guests arrive. Follow along with the simple steps, and you’ll be well on your way to crafting the ultimate summer refreshment. Cheers to a deliciously sweet escape from the ordinary!

Ingredients

  • servings ice cubes 
  • slices optional: lemon 
  • cups lemonade concentrate frozen
  •  mint leaves fresh
  • large ginger tea bags for iced tea
  • 0.5 cup vodka 
  • 0.5 cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place tea bags in medium bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 cupboiling water.
  3. Let steep 4 minutes. Discardtea bags.
  4. Place mint sprigs in large pitcher;mash with muddler or handle of woodenspoon until slightly bruised.
  5. Pour in tea,lemonade, and vodka. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  6. Fill 8 highball glasses with ice. Dividesweet tea among glasses.
  7. Garnish withlemon slices.
  8. To streamline this recipe,you can use one cup Sweet Tea Vodkafrom South Carolina's Firefly Distillery inplace of the tea and the vodka. For a list ofdistributors, go to fireflyvodka.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein0.6%
Fat3.11%
Carbs96.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.06
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.1791304408208%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.8mg
Hesperetin
2.05mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.24kcal
13.46%
Fat:0.86g
1.32%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.22%
Carbohydrates:59.83g
19.94%
Net Carbohydrates:59.2g
21.53%
Sugar:52.82g
58.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:12.42mg
0.54%
Alcohol:5.01g
100%
Alcohol %:2.98%
100%
Protein:0.37g
0.75%
Vitamin C:19.52mg
23.67%
Potassium:100.67mg
2.88%
Magnesium:10.35mg
2.59%
Folate:10.19µg
2.55%
Fiber:0.63g
2.52%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.87%
Copper:0.03mg
1.7%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.53%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.53%
Calcium:14.65mg
1.47%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.46%
Iron:0.2mg
1.12%
Phosphorus:10.88mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious