Refreshing Iced Tea Cocktail Recipes to Add a Kick to Your Summer
Who doesn’t love a nice cold glass of iced tea in the summer? Something about sipping this beverage in the summer sun just makes the flavors taste better and gets the good vibes flowing. Something that can make your favorite iced tea even more refreshing and take summer fun and relaxation to the next level? Alcohol!
It’s tough to find a drink that can’t be improved with the right spirits—and iced tea is no exception. To get you ready for summer cookouts, boat trips, and bonfires, we’ve rounded up some of the best hard iced tea recipes out there. Check it out!
Summer Peach Tea Cocktail
Peaches are one of those fruits that just scream summer, so it makes sense that they would be a delectable combination with a cold glass of iced tea. This smooth but potent concoction is four parts iced tea, one part whisky, and one part peach liqueur. Give your ingredients a quick stir and top with a lemon wedge (or fresh peach slices!), and you’ll be ready for a good time.
Raspberry Hard Iced Tea
If you’re all aboard the summer fruit train but looking for something with a little more pucker, this raspberry iced tea cocktail is sure to hit the spot. First, you’ll muddle some fresh raspberries with a little bit of lemon juice. Then, grab your favorite sweet tea, add a shot of whiskey or bourbon, and top with fresh mint for an extra refresh.
Royal Tea Cocktail
For those summer sippers who prefer a little more herbal taste to their iced tea, this royal tea cocktail won’t disappoint. Start by brewing your favorite Earl Grey tea, then chill it for a few hours. Add gin, a splash of lemon juice, and sugar to taste. Garnish with a lemon wheel and you’ll soon be feeling like royalty!
Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea
With a blend of fresh blackberries, iced tea, strong bourbon, sugar, and fresh mint, you’ll find little to complain about when you try this blackberry-bourbon iced tea. If you like the look of the raspberry hard iced tea recipe but are put off by the tartness of the raspberries, this cocktail offers a sweet alternative. Try subbing the sugar with agave or honey for a more natural twist.
Tea Tini
Looking for something a little fancier for your summer afternoon spirit? This iced tea tini will do the trick! Even better is how easy it is to make. Simply make your favorite iced tea, spike it with vodka, and add simple syrup (or honey) and lemon juice to taste. Pour into a martini glass rimmed with sugar and get your sip on!
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Cocktail
This dreamy beverage requires a little bit more work on your part, but it will be totally worth it. First, you’ll need to make tea-infused rum using an infusion jar. Then, once you have your bottled liquor, combine it with lime juice, simple syrup, and ginger syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it up and serve in an old-fashioned glass with a lime wheel for garnish.
At Otto’s Granary, we want to make it easy for you to enjoy a delicious adult beverage on a lazy summer day. With our flavorful iced tea pouches, you can make your favorite iced tea cocktail as soon as the craving hits! We offer a wide variety of iced tea flavors from The Republic of Tea that will go perfectly with your preferred spirit and the summer season. Or, chill any of our loose-leaf teas yourself if there’s a flavor you really want to experiment with.
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