Description
A refreshing twist on classic iced tea with mint and lime flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Ice (as needed)
- Mint sprigs and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the water by bringing it to a near boil in a pot or kettle.
- Steep the tea by adding the tea bags to the hot water and letting them steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the mint leaves to the tea and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Sweeten the mixture by removing the tea bags and mint leaves, then stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Add lime juice to the sweetened tea, blending well.
- Chill the tea until it cools to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices.
Notes
This drink can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3-5 days. Adjust sweetness according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mojito, iced tea, mint, summer drink, refreshing beverage