Twisted Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Twisted Tea Cocktail
Method
Twisted Tea Cocktail
Chill ingredients: Ensure the brewed black tea is fully chilled (refrigerate at least 1 hour) so the cocktail stays cold without excessive dilution.
Prepare glass
Fill a highball glass or Collins glass with ice cubes about 3/4 full.
Mix base
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with a few ice cubes, combine 2 fl oz lemon vodka, 1 cup chilled unsweetened black tea, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. If you prefer less sweet, reduce simple syrup to 0.25 oz or omit.
Shake or stir
If using a shaker, shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds to chill and combine. If using a mixing glass, stir gently for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and top
Strain the mixture over the ice-filled serving glass. Top with 1 oz club soda or sparkling water if you want a light fizz; gently stir once to combine.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lemon wheel or wedge on the rim and an optional fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately with a straw or stirring spoon.
Variations and notes: For a ready-made Twisted Tea-style drink, substitute lemon vodka with 3 oz hard iced tea or 2 oz spiced vodka + 1 oz brewed tea for a stronger tea flavor. Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup and use sweet tea instead of unsweetened tea for a sweeter profile.