Best 6 Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our refreshing Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea. This unique blend of sweet apricots, tangy lemons, and invigorating black tea creates a thirst-quenching beverage that is perfect for any occasion.

In addition to the classic Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea recipe, we also offer variations to suit your taste preferences. For a sweeter version, try our Honey Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea, which adds a touch of honey to balance the tartness of the lemons. If you prefer a caffeine-free option, our Decaf Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea provides the same delicious flavors without the caffeine kick.

And for a truly unique twist, our Sparkling Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea combines the refreshing taste of iced tea with the effervescence of sparkling water. Each variation offers a unique experience that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and keep you cool and hydrated on hot summer days.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT LEMON ICED TEA



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This easy homemade iced tea recipe is made with only five ingredients and tastes like summer!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Drinks

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups of water
5 tea bags (whatever flavor you prefer--I used a plain flavor)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
12 oz apricot nectar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then remove from the heat and steep the 5 tea bags for 10-12 minutes (covered). Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags. Set aside.
  • In another saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly (this makes a simple syrup) until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool 10 minutes.
  • In a large pitcher, mix together steeped tea, simple syrup, lemon juice, apricot nectar, and the remaining 2 cups of water.
  • Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours, or serve with ice.
  • Enjoy!

LEMONADE ICED TEA



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I have always loved iced tea with lemon, and this irresistible thirst-quencher takes it one step further. The lemonade gives this refreshing drink a nice color, too. -Gail Buss, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 quarts water
9 tea bags
3/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THE BEST LEMON ICED TEA



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This is the best iced tea I've ever tasted. It comes very close to the Good Host® brand we Canadians are used to.

Provided by WANDAREN

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 green tea bags
4 orange pekoe tea bags
6 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
½ lemon, juiced
10 cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place green tea bags and black tea bags in a 1-gallon glass jar. Pour boiling water over tea bags; steep for 30 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags; stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate until dissolved. Fill jar to the top with cold water; stir in lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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One sip and you'll likely agree that this is the best flavored tea you've ever tasted. -Chris Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8-1/4 cups water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
5 tea bags
3 to 4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water. , In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APRICOT ICED TEA



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Categories     Tea     Non-Alcoholic     Picnic     Backyard BBQ     Iced Tea     Apricot     Summer     Party     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

For the tea:
3 oranges pekoe tea bags
4 cups water
five 5 1/2-ounce cans apricot nectar (about 3 1/3 cups), chilled
1/2 cup chilled simple syrup, or to taste
For the simple syrup:
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • To make the tea:
  • Put tea bags in a heatproof pitcher.
  • In a saucepan bring water just to a boil and pour over tea bags. Steep tea 5 minutes and remove tea bags. Cool tea and chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in nectar and syrup. Serve tea over ice in tall glasses.
  • To make the syrup:
  • In a saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Let syrup cool and chill, covered. Syrup may be made 2 weeks ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Makes about 2 cups.

SPICED APRICOT TEA



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Warm up a chilly winter morning by serving cups of this hot, fruity tea. It's wonderful with scones, muffins or other breakfast treats. -Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
10 whole cloves
3 cups water
2 tea bags
3 cups apricot nectar
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string., Place water and spice bag in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, about 5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea and spice bags., Add remaining ingredients to tea; heat through, stirring to dissolve sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe apricots. This will give your lemonade a sweeter, more flavorful taste.
  • Simmer the apricots in water for at least 15 minutes. This will help to extract their flavor and make a more concentrated syrup.
  • Add lemon juice and sugar to taste. Start with a small amount of each and adjust to your liking.
  • Chill the lemonade before serving. This will make it even more refreshing.
  • Garnish with fresh apricot slices or lemon wedges. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Apricot lemonade iced tea is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this iced tea is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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