Refreshing Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe for Your Summer Bliss

This Lemonade Iced Tea recipe perfectly balances the tartness of lemonade with the soothing notes of iced tea, making it an ideal summer drink.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 glasses

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Lemon Simple Syrup

2 peels Lemon Peels Avoid the white pith to keep bitterness at bay.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness as needed.
1 cup Cold Water

For the Iced Tea

4 bags Black Tea Bags Substitute with herbal tea for a caffeine-free option.
4 cups Water Use filtered water for best results.

For Assembly

1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed juice.
2 cups Cold Water To dilute the concentrate.
Ice Ice Essential for serving.

Equipment

Saucepan
large pot
pitcher
Strainer

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine lemon peels, granulated sugar, and cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until syrupy. Strain out lemon peels and cool completely.
Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a large pot, remove from heat. Add in the black tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool.
In a large pitcher, mix cooled lemon simple syrup with fresh lemon juice. Add chilled brewed tea, pour in 2 cups of cold water, and stir well. Add lemon wheels and ice.
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Serve into glasses filled with ice, garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality black tea bags and always opt for freshly squeezed lemon juice. For a smoother taste, consider cold brewing the tea overnight.

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