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    Spiked Iced Tea Cocktails

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Last modified: Oct 6, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Spiked Iced Tea Cocktails

    Spiked Iced Tea is the perfect beverage for summer entertaining. It's easy to make with only a few ingredients. And using a basic formula it can be made with any of your favorite flavors.

    Glasses of Spiked Iced Tea in front of pitcher

    When it comes to summer cocktails, fruity flavors are my favorite. Some of my standbys are Easy Berry Vodka Cocktails, Fresh Pineapple Mojitos, and Sparking Watermelon Agua Frescas.

    But when I'm serving a crowd, I love making refreshing Spiked Iced Tea by the pitcher. Not only is it easy to make with only a few ingredients, you can mix it up by combining your favorite tea flavors and spirits.

    Box of Stash Pomegranate Raspberry tea in front of a pitcher of Spiced Iced Tea

    It will come as no surprise that tea cocktails start with tea.

    This recipe is my entry into the entertaining category of the Stash Tea Blogger Recipe Challenge.

    I received boxes of their 30-count Chamomile, Earl Grey, and Pomegranate Raspberry to assist in developing my recipe.

    While I decided to use the Green Tea & Matcha Pomegranate Raspberry for my Spiked Iced Tea Cocktails, I also experimented with the other flavors and developed some tasty beverages using the same procedure.

    Stash has always been one of my favorite tea companies. I love their unique flavors and products.

    And now that we have the main ingredient for our spiked sweet tea, let's learn how to make it.

    Process shots showing how to make Spiked Iced Tea

    Instructions

    Making Spiked Iced Tea is quick and easy.

    Start off by steeping 12 tea bags for about 10 minutes in 4 cups of boiling water.

    I like to use a pour saucepan to make it easier to later transfer the tea to a pitcher.

    After the tea is ready, carefully remove and discard the tea bags. A skimmer makes this easy to do.

    Then add some sugar or your preferred sweetener and stir until dissolved.

    For this hard iced tea recipe which serves at least 10 people, I use ½ cup of sugar.

    But feel free to adjust this amount based on your personal preference.

    Next add 4 cups of cold water, then carefully transfer the tea to a serving pitcher.

    Stir in your alcohol of choice, and chill the tea until ready to serve.

    These cocktails are best served in tall glasses with lots of ice.

    Be sure to put the ice cubes in the glasses rather than the pitcher so that the spiked tea doesn't become diluted.

    Tall glass of Spiked Iced Tea with pitcher and another glass in the background

    What alcohol is good in tea?

    The most common spirit choices for spiked tea are vodka, rum, and bourbon.

    Since I have a preference for tropical drinks, I usually go with one of the first two choices.

    For this recipe, I chose rum.

    But if I were making Spiked Iced Tea with Chamomile, I would go with vodka and a lot of fresh lemon, like a spiked Arnold Palmer.

    And Earl Grey and other black teas are wonderful with bourbon.

    The bottom line is you can't go wrong with mixing your favorite alcohol with sweet tea for a refreshing summer cocktail.

    Hand holding a glass of Spiked Iced Tea

    Serving suggestions

    Try serving Spiked Iced Tea at your next party or gathering.

    My favorite time to make a pitcher of hard iced tea is when I'm having a summer barbecue.

    I like to stir in some fruit before serving, such as fresh berries or sliced citrus fruit.

    Your friends will be impressed with how pretty it looks.

    And this beverage goes perfectly with all sorts of food from veggie burgers and corn on the cob to Cauliflower Curry Grill Packets and Mediterranean Orzo Salad.

    And if not all of your guests drink alcohol, you can make a pitcher of sweet tea and let people mix in their own jigger of booze.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars!

    Glassed of Spiked Iced Tea garnished with lemon slices

    Spiked Iced Tea Cocktails

    Spiked Iced Tea is the perfect beverage for summer entertaining. It's easy to make with only a few ingredients. And using a basic formula it can be made with any of your favorite flavors.
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 12 bags Stash Pomegranate Raspberry Green Tea
    • 4 cups boiling water
    • ½ cup organic sugar, (or to taste)
    • 4 cups cold water
    • 1 ½ cups rum, (or your favorite spirit)
    • citrus fruit slices, for garnish (optional)
    • ice, for serving
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    Instructions

    • Add the tea bags to a 2-quart or larger saucepan of boiling water and allow the tea to steep, covered, with the heat off, for 10 minutes.
    • Carefully remove and discard the tea bags using a skimmer.
    • Pour in the sugar and stir until dissolved.
    • Add the cold water, then carefully transfer the iced tea to a pitcher. 
    • Stir in the rum. 
    • Refrigerate the iced tea until chilled and ready to serve.
    • Before serving, add sliced citrus fruit to the pitcher, if desired.
    • To serve, pour the spiked iced tea into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with a lemon slice.

    Notes

    The alcohol can also be served on the side to allow your guests to add it to their iced tea themselves. Allow 1.5 ounces per glass.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sugar: 9g

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on NBC News, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, PureWow, Brides, LIVEKINDLY, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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