LEMONY SPIKED SWEET TEA

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Kicked up with golden rum, this sweet tea is an interesting take on a longtime Southern classic. This recipe is from"Emeril at the Grill" by Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 cups water
6 orange pekoe tea bags
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup Bacardi 151 or other high-proof golden rum
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of the water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add the tea bags. Remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and allow the tea bags to steep for5 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the tea bags. Add the sugar to the saucepan and stir until dissolved. Add the remaining 3 cups water and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher, and add the lemon juice and rum. Chill thoroughly before serving.
  • Serve over ice, in tall glasses garnished with mint sprigs.

Anthony Okwudiri
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I highly recommend this recipe for anyone who loves sweet tea.


AUSEES
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This sweet tea is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Jessy Godsseed
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I've made this sweet tea several times and it's always a hit!


Ashlee Ridley
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This sweet tea is the perfect drink for a party or a picnic.


sohail farooq
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I love the combination of lemon and vodka in this sweet tea.


Sahib Habib
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This sweet tea is a great way to cool off on a hot day.


Mahanoor Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's delicious!


Bankger Barabankzbankger
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This sweet tea is the perfect drink for a summer BBQ.


gunner perge
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I highly recommend this recipe for anyone who loves sweet tea.


lindokuhle khumalo
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This is my new favorite sweet tea recipe. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Pradip Neupane
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I made this sweet tea for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


M. Saqlain
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This sweet tea is so easy to make and it's perfect for a hot summer day. I love the way the lemon and vodka complement each other.


Kendra Duncan
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sweet tea. But I'm glad I did because it's delicious! The lemon and vodka add just the right amount of flavor.


Miracle Kenneth
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I've made this sweet tea several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the unique flavor and the fact that it's not too sweet.


Jjita Quraish
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This sweet tea is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a refreshing lemon flavor. I love that it's spiked with vodka, which gives it a nice kick without being overpowering.