Best 7 Belle Isle Iced Tea Recipes

Cool off and refresh on a summer's day with a glass of Belle Isle Iced Tea, a classic American iced tea recipe flavored with sweet peaches and a hint of lemon. This delightful iced tea is easy to make and is a perfect thirst-quencher for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer party or just looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy at home, Belle Isle Iced Tea is sure to hit the spot.

In addition to the classic Belle Isle Iced Tea recipe, the article also includes variations on this classic, such as a Sparkling Belle Isle Iced Tea, a refreshing tea punch made with ginger ale and lemon-lime soda, and a Boozy Belle Isle Iced Tea, which adds a splash of bourbon or rum for a grown-up twist. There's also a recipe for delicious homemade peach syrup, which can be used to sweeten the iced tea or to flavor other drinks and desserts.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE REAL LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

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There are a few impostors out there that claim to be Long Island Iced Teas. In actuality, there is only one correct way to make a LIIT... and this is it!

Provided by Sledge

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ fluid ounce vodka
½ fluid ounce rum
½ fluid ounce gin
½ fluid ounce tequila
½ fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
1 fluid ounce cola, or to taste
1 lemon slice

Steps:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

TEXAS TEA

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Make and share this Texas Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce rum
1/2 ounce triple sec
1/2 lemon
1/2 ounce simple syrup (2 parts sugar, 1 part water)
2 ounces cola
1 lemon wedge

Steps:

Fill a highball with ice cubes.
Add the tequila, rum, triple sec, juice from ½ lemon and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Shake the mixture vigorously for 5-10 seconds.
Pour the mixture into the glass.
Add cola to the glass; garnish with a lemon wedge and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 0.9

SOUTHERN LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

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Make and share this Southern Long Island Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 c.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup Coke
1/2 cup prepared sweet-and-sour mix
2 tablespoons gin
2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons light rum
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons triple sec
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups crushed ice

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.
Serve over additional crushed ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2, Sodium 13, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 0.2

BERRY ICED TEA

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Courtesy of Homemakers Magazine, this is a berry infused iced tea blend, perfect for summer entertaining. Cook time is cooling time.

Provided by Katzen

Categories Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, black currants)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
6 cups tea, brewed (hot)

Steps:

Simmer berries with 3/4 cup water and sugar until berries break apart.
Add hot tea; steep until cool. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, pressing only lightly on the solids to keep the liquid clear.
Serve in a tall glass with ice cubes.

SIMPLE ICED TEA

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I got this from Nathalie DuPree years ago. It's the best iced tea EVER, and keeps for weeks. The "20" servings is a guess. It depends on the size of your glass; how strong you like your tea; how much ice you use, etc.

Provided by Bliss

Categories Beverages

Time 4m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 -4 tea bags
1 tablespoon baking soda
water (enough to fill your kettle)

Steps:

I use a little tea kettle for this. I put water in the kettle, and then add the tea bags and get the water to boiling. Take the kettle off the heat, and add the baking soda (it will foam over so make sure it's not over the burner or too full). Let it set and cool off.
I put mine in a pitcher in the fridge (some times with ice; some times just as is). It's almost black in color, and very strong. You need maybe 1 tbs. in a glass of water/ice, depending on how strong you want your tea. It keeps, without having that nasty taste, for well over a week (i've actually kept it almost 2 weeks and it's still delicious). Just remember it's VERY strong, and you need very, very little added to your water.

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 187.9

STRAWBERRY BASIL ICED TEA

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I made this using Thai basil and what a treat that was. If you have regular basil that will be fine too. Cooking time is chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Beverages

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 sm pitcher

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 black tea bags, your favorite
4 cups water
1 cup basil leaves
sugar, to taste (or sweetener of choice)
1 cup water
10 large strawberries (sliced or chopped)
ice cube

Steps:

Brew tea for 5 to 8 minutes in 4 of boiling water (off heat).
Remove the tea bags.
Separately boil1 cup of water and add sugar and 1 cup of basil leaves, brew covered (off heat) for 10 minutes.
Remove the basil and add chopped strawberries and let it chill in the fridge.
Add the basil strawberry syrup to the cool or cold brewed tea.
Serve in glasses with ice and enjoy!.

BELLE ISLE ICED TEA

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Sort of the "out slummin' " version of Long Island Iced Tea, LOL Cook time does not include chill time.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 ounces vodka (2 1/2 shots)
5 ounces gin
5 ounces dark rum
5 ounces triple sec
2 1/2 ounces lemon juice concentrate
20 ounces Coca-Cola (2 1/2 c.)
20 ounces orange juice

Steps:

In a 2-quart pitcher, combine listed ingredients. Refrigerate for about 2 hours.
It is not recommended to add more than the listed amounts of alcohol. If you would like to make a lighter drink, add an extra 1/3 cup of Coca Cola and orange juice and reduce the alcohol to 1 1/2 shots each.
Serve in a tall glass with lots of ice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 17.1, Protein 0.8

Tips:

Choose the right tea. Black teas, such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Ceylon, are all good choices for iced tea. Avoid using delicate teas, such as green tea or white tea, as they will not stand up well to being iced.
Brew the tea properly. Follow the instructions on the package of tea for the correct brewing time and water temperature. Generally, black teas should be brewed for 3-5 minutes at a temperature of 200-212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the tea cool completely. Once the tea has brewed, let it cool completely before pouring it over ice. This will help to prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the tea.
Add sweetener and flavorings to taste. Once the tea has cooled, you can add sweetener, such as sugar or honey, to taste. You can also add flavorings, such as lemon juice, mint leaves, or fruit slices.
Serve the tea over ice. Pour the tea over a glass filled with ice cubes. You can garnish the tea with a lemon slice, mint leaves, or a sprig of rosemary.

Conclusion:

Belle Isle Iced Tea is a refreshing and flavorful iced tea that is perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give Belle Isle Iced Tea a try. You won't be disappointed!