Sweet Tea Lemonade Recipe
American · Beverage · 20 min total
A refreshing Southern-style beverage that combines the bold flavor of sweet tea with the bright tang of fresh lemonade, perfect for hot summer days.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
110
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 6 cups water, divided
- 4 family-size tea bags (or 8 regular tea bags)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
- ice cubes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the sweet tea concentrate with the remaining 2 cups of water and fresh lemon juice. Stir well.
- Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Tips
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags for up to 10 minutes.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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