RestaurantsEscalante's Fine Tex-Mex & TequilaIced Tea, Lemonade Recipe

Iced Tea, Lemonade Recipe

Time30m
Serves12

Ice, cups, sweeteners (serves 12-16)

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Ingredients

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Beverage Base

Serving

Method

Beverage Preparation

1

Brew the Tea

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 6 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes.

2

Sweeten the Tea

After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. If you prefer a sweeter tea, you can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.

3

Cool the Tea

Add 4 cups of cold water to the sweetened tea to dilute. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

4

Add Lemon Juice

Once the tea is chilled, stir in 1 cup of lemon juice. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with additional sweeteners if desired.

Serving Preparation

5

Prepare Ice and Garnish

In a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, add 12 cups of ice cubes. Optionally, prepare lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish.

6

Combine and Serve

Pour the chilled tea and lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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