Best 3 Sweet Tea Cocktail Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern charm and refreshing taste of Sweet Tea Cocktails, a delightful fusion of classic sweet tea and your favorite spirits. These delightful libations offer a unique twist on traditional cocktails, combining the aromatic notes of black tea with the smoothness of liquors like vodka, rum, or gin. From the classic Sweet Tea Vodka Cocktail to the tantalizing Sweet Tea Rum Punch and the invigorating Sweet Tea Gin Fizz, each recipe promises a burst of flavor that will transport you to a porch swing on a warm summer day. So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred spirit, and embark on a journey of taste with these exceptional Sweet Tea Cocktails.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET TEA COCKTAIL



Sweet Tea Cocktail image

In the South, you can't have a garden party-or any summer get-together, for that matter-without sweet tea. This is a sweet-tea-based cocktail with a kick of white whiskey.

Provided by Anne Stiles Quatrano

Categories     Drinks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces (3/4 cup) brewed orange pekoe tea (cooled)
3 ounces (1/3 cup) whiskey ((preferably American Spirit white whiskey))
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Simple Syrup
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
Ice
2 lemon slices (preferably organic, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the tea, whiskey, Simple Syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
  • Strain the cocktail into 2 glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish each with a lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cocktail, Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

SWEET TEA COCKTAIL



Sweet Tea Cocktail image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pieces skinned cucumber, chopped
4 fresh mint leaves
3 raspberries
Ice
3 ounces lemonade
2 ounces sweet tea vodka
Lemon wheel, for garnish

Steps:

  • Muddle the cucumber, mint, raspberries and ice in a shaker. Add the lemonade and sweet tea vodka. Shake well. Pour into a high ball glass or mason jar and garnish with a lemon wheel.

SWEET TEA VODKA COCKTAIL (AKA: MY PERFECT SUMMER COCKTAIL)



Sweet Tea Vodka Cocktail (Aka: My Perfect Summer Cocktail) image

This may be the EASIEST cocktail ever! No complicated mixers or instructions. Just half vodka, half water, over ice with a slice of lemon! This is my drink for summer 2009!

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces sweet tea flavored vodka (I prefer Sweet Carolina brand vodka)
3 ounces water
ice
1 lemon slice (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill glass with ice.
  • Pour vodka and water over ice.
  • (Note: You may use more than 3oz of water if the half-vodka, half-water mixture is too strong for your tastes!).
  • Stir until blended.
  • Top with a slice of lemon. (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 1.7

Tips:

  • For a stronger tea flavor, use two tea bags or steep the tea bags for longer.
  • If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and heating until the sugar dissolves.
  • Garnish your Sweet Tea Cocktail with a lemon wedge, lime wedge, or fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of flavor.
  • Serve your Sweet Tea Cocktail over ice for a refreshing summer drink.

Conclusion:

The Sweet Tea Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, this cocktail is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, give the Sweet Tea Cocktail a try. You won't be disappointed!

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