Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOld Lady Gang Southern CuisineOther Beverages Recipe

Other Beverages Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

bottled sparkling or flat water, soft drinks, sweet tea

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Ingredients

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Beverages

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Sweet Tea

    Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in 4 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved. Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Chill the Sweet Tea

    Once cooled, transfer the sweet tea to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.

Serving

  1. 4

    Prepare Beverages

    For serving, arrange bottled sparkling water, flat water, and soft drinks in a cooler or on a table for easy access.

  2. 5

    Serve Sweet Tea

    Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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