Iced Tea Margarita Recipe
Fresh muddled mint and lime with freshly brewed tea & Exotico tequila.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Base
Iced Tea
Garnishes
Method
Preparation of Iced Tea
- 1
Brew the Tea
Boil water and steep black tea bags in hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- 2
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a shaker, add fresh mint leaves and fresh lime juice. Use a muddler to gently crush the mint leaves to release their oils while combining them with the lime juice.
Mixing the Margarita
- 3
Combine Ingredients
To the shaker with muddled mint and lime, add Exotico tequila and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Assembling the Drink
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the margarita mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top off with freshly brewed black tea.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.