KATIE'S TWISTED TEA

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     beverage

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups lemonade
6 sprigs fresh mint, plus fresh mint leaves, for the ice cube trays
8 ounces vodka
6 cups Sweet Tea, recipe follows
6 black tea bags, such as orange pekoe
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Pour the lemonade into ice cube trays. Add 1 mint leaf to each cube. Freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Divide the lemonade ice cubes among 6 tall glasses. Pour the vodka over the ice cubes and top with Sweet Tea. Finish with a straw and a mint sprig.
  • In a medium pot over high heat, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Take off the heat and add the tea bags. Steep the tea for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. This will be the concentrated base of your tea.
  • Add the tea mixture to a pitcher filled with ice. Top off with 4 cups of water. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to a week.

Babalola Miracle (Chiboy)
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Yum!


Sanja Sindhii
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This tea is so good! It's perfect for a hot day or a night out with friends. I love the combination of lemon and lime, and the sweetness is just right. I'll definitely be making this again.


jose bucio
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Katie's Twisted Tea is a delicious and refreshing summer drink. I love that it's made with real lemon and lime juice, and the sweetness is just right. I also appreciate that it's not too boozy, so I can enjoy a few without getting tipsy. I've made th