SPIKED SWEET TEA

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups sugar
3 cups water, plus 2 quarts, divided
1 1/2 ounces (or 3/4 cup) loose black tea leaves
Ice cubes
2 lemons, zested
1/2 bunch fresh mint
2 ounces your favorite whiskey or bourbon per serving (recommended: Maker's Mark)

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and 3 cups water in a non-reactive saucepan. Slowly heat until sugar melts. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Infuse the black tea in 1 quart of just boiled water for 2 minutes. Strain tea into a pitcher and then add 1 quart of room temperature water.
  • Combine the tea and the cooled simple syrup, mixing well. Refrigerate until cool.
  • To serve, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes, a pinch of zest, and a sprig of mint. Add 2 ounces whiskey or bourbon and fill to the top with the sweetened tea. Stir and serve. Repeat as needed.

Melinda Escoboza
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I'm not a big fan of vodka, but this spiked sweet tea is delicious! The vodka is subtle and doesn't overpower the other flavors.


Amanda Leal
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I made this spiked sweet tea for a picnic last week and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the refreshing flavor and the vodka gave it a nice buzz.


Rabindra Sharma
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This spiked sweet tea is the perfect party drink. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Rosee
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can whip up a batch of spiked sweet tea in just a few minutes.


RBZ Gaming
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This is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's refreshing, flavorful, and the vodka gives it a nice kick.


REGINALD Simms
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I'm not a big fan of vodka, but this spiked sweet tea is delicious! The vodka is subtle and doesn't overpower the other flavors.


connor tremmel
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I made this spiked sweet tea for a picnic last week and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the refreshing flavor and the vodka gave it a nice buzz.


Gaming Warrior
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This spiked sweet tea is the perfect party drink. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Shankar Shah
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can whip up a batch of spiked sweet tea in just a few minutes.


Mugumya Innocent
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This is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's refreshing, flavorful, and the vodka gives it a nice kick.


Dillan Maskill
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I'm not a big fan of vodka, but this spiked sweet tea is delicious! The vodka is subtle and doesn't overpower the other flavors.


Shahrukh Haider
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I made this spiked sweet tea for a picnic last week and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the refreshing flavor and the vodka gave it a nice buzz.


Elvis Ihevba
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This spiked sweet tea is the perfect party drink. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Ontora Ontora
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can whip up a batch of spiked sweet tea in just a few minutes.


Tyler Sanchez
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This is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's refreshing and flavorful, and the vodka gives it a nice kick.


hichem dz
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet tea, but this spiked version is delicious! The vodka and lemonade add a nice touch of flavor.


Suju Basnet
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I made this spiked sweet tea for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Blessing Udofia
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This spiked sweet tea is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, flavorful, and just the right amount of boozy.