ORANGE-AND-LEMON ICED TEA

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This tea can be made up to five days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 black-tea bags
12 sprigs mint, plus more for serving
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice, strained, plus thinly sliced orange rounds for serving
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained, plus thinly sliced lemon rounds for serving
Whiskey or gin, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tea and mint in a large heatproof container. Pour 8 cups boiling water over; let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint; stir in sugar. Let cool completely, then stir in orange and lemon juices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Fill glasses with ice. Stir tea and pour into glasses. If desired, stir a shot of whiskey or gin into each. Garnish with citrus rounds and mint sprigs; serve immediately.

Shahmeer Qazi
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This iced tea is a great way to use up leftover oranges and lemons. It's also a refreshing and healthy drink.


Abdi Fatah
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I made this iced tea for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to drink more water.


Laksh Purbhoo
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This iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of orange and lemon. It's the perfect drink for a summer party.


Amgad Mosaad
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I've made this iced tea several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Roseline Godwill
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This iced tea is the perfect drink to enjoy on a porch swing on a hot summer day.


Luciano Mezq
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Fredy Carrillo
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This iced tea is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.


Mihle Siyali
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I'm not a big fan of iced tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the hint of orange and lemon.


pantera
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This iced tea is the perfect summer drink. It's light and refreshing, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use any type of citrus fruit I have on hand.


FK Mahar
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I made this iced tea for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover oranges and lemons.


Wim
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This iced tea is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of orange and lemon, and the sweetness is just right. I will definitely be making this again.