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Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea in a glass garnished with mint and lemon
Ashley Leonard

Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea

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There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall glass of this Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea! The freshly squeezed lemonade is flavored with a mint simple syrup and the iced tea is so simple to make. Serve on it's own or spiked!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Iced Tea
  • 5 black tea bags
  • 4 cups water
Lemonade
  • 3 cups water divided
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup lemon juice about 4-5 lemons
  • 8-10 mint leaves
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Glass Pitcher
  • Citrus Squeezer

Method
 

Iced Tea
  1. In a saucepan heat water to a boil. Turn off the heat and add tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and pour tea in a container to cool.
Lemonade
  1. In a saucepan combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Bring to a boil and add about 8 mint leaves. Boil for 2 minutes until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to sit for 10 minutes., then remove mint leaves.
  2. Add simple syrup to the other 2 cups of water and lemon juice. Stir well & cool.
Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea
  1. Either combine all lemonade and tea together in a large pitcher or fill an individual glass with your desired ratio of lemonade and tea. Garnish with lemon slice and mint leaves.

Notes

Adult version: Add a shot of your favorite vodka or bourbon to the Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea for a grown-up drink!
Any ratio of tea to lemonade can be used, depending on your preference. I like mine half & half!

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