Best 5 Minted Iced Tea Cooler Recipes
Cool down on a hot summer's day with a tall glass of refreshing minted iced tea cooler. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this delicious drink is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Choose from three variations: classic, tropical, and spicy. All recipes use black tea as the base, infused with fresh mint leaves for a burst of flavor. The classic recipe is a simple combination of tea, mint, lemon juice, and sugar, while the tropical recipe adds pineapple juice and coconut milk for a taste of paradise. If you like a little kick, the spicy recipe includes ginger and cayenne pepper for a unique and invigorating flavor. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon wedge for an extra touch of freshness. Whether you're looking for a classic summertime cooler or something with a bit more flair, these minted iced tea coolers are sure to please.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MINT ICED TEA
Steps:
- Brew tea in boiling water, letting steep for 10 minutes. Pour brewed tea into a serving pitcher. Add sugar and lemon, and swirl in the mint, holding it by the stems and using it to stir and dissolve the sugar. When sugar is dissolved, drop mint into pitcher and add 2 cups cold water. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Strain mint out before serving and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 13 grams
TOUCH-OF-MINT ICED TEA
My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It's a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.-Martha Haseman, Hinckley, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heat-proof bowl or pitcher, pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Cool for 15 minutes. Add mint; steep for 5 minutes. Strain. Add lemonade concentrate; stir well. Refrigerate. Serve over ice; garnish with lemon and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWEST SUMMERTIME COOLER (ORANGE-MINT ICED TEA)
A cold, refreshing drink for hot summer afternoons. Mint iced tea & orange juice, sweetened with honey. Great for both kids and adults, so it's nice to keep on hand for summer entertaining or just for the family. Prep time doesn't include the time it takes for the tea to get cold.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil.
- Remove from heat, and while water is still bubbling, add tea bags and 1/4 cup mint.
- Cover and let steep 8 minutes, then remove and discard tea bags and mint.
- Put remaining quart of cold water into a large pitcher or insulated jug.
- Add hot tea to cold water.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Add orange juice, honey, and mint sprigs, and mix well.
- Store in refrigerator & serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 0.6
MINT ICED TEA
This fresh brewed mint iced tea beverage recipe from Paula Deen is a southern drink perfect for summer cookouts. Ingredients include fresh mint, lemon, sugar and family size tea bags. Prep time is about 15 minutes and cooking time is 15 minutes on the stove-top.
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot bring the water to a boil. Remove pot from heat, add the tea bags, cover with a lid, and allow tea to steep in water for 20 minutes. Take a 1 gallon jug and pour the sugar into the jug and cover with some hot tap water. Stir the sugar around to dissolve while the tea is steeping. Once the tea has steeped, remove the lid and the tea bags. Pour the tea into the jug with the sugar, stir, and place the tea bags back into the jug and run them under hot tap water to release any additional flavors. Stir the tea well making sure the sugar dissolves. Fill the jug with cold water to yield 1 gallon.
- To serve, pour each glass of tea and garnish with a slice of lemon and mint leaves.
MINT COOLER
This minty lime juice drink is just what the doctor ordered for a really hot climate!
Provided by CAJNCHEF
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Reserve 4 mint leaves for garnish. Place the remaining mint leaves and lime cordial into the container of a blender, and process until mint is finely ground. Stir in the club soda. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 16.2 mg, Sugar 45.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Steep the tea for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. If you like a stronger tea, you can steep it for longer.
- Sweeten the tea to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener.
- Garnish the tea with a sprig of mint or a lemon wedge for a refreshing touch.
Conclusion:
Minted iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for enjoying on a hot day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or unsweetened, with or without lemon, minted iced tea is a delicious and healthy way to stay hydrated.
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