Soda, Ice Tea, Milk Recipe

Chill a tall glass in the refrigerator for a few minutes or fill with ice to cool. Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the glass.

Pour 12 fl oz of chilled carbonated soda slowly down the side of the glass to minimize foam.

Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge on the rim if desired, and serve immediately with a straw.

Brew the tea

Bring 12 fl oz (about 360 ml) of water to a near boil. Place 2 black tea bags in a heatproof container and pour the hot water over them. Steep for 4–5 minutes for a full-flavored tea (3–4 minutes for lighter).

Sweeten and cool

Remove and discard the tea bags. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 tsp granulated sugar (or equivalent simple syrup) until dissolved. Stir in 1 tsp fresh lemon juice if using.

Finish

Add 6 fl oz cold water to the brewed tea to bring it to a cold temperature and adjust strength. Fill a serving glass with 1 cup ice cubes, pour the tea over the ice, and stir gently to chill. Garnish with a lemon slice if desired and serve.

Chill a small glass. If you want iced milk, add 3 ice cubes to the glass.

Pour 8 fl oz cold milk into the glass. If you prefer sweetened milk, stir in 1 tsp sweetener (honey, sugar, or syrup) until dissolved.

Serve immediately. For a creamier, chilled café-style milk, shake cold milk with sweetener in a sealed jar for 10–15 seconds before pouring over ice.