
Southern Sweet Tea
ClassicStrong black tea, sweetened and served over ice.
Non-AlcoholicNostalgicSummerRefreshing
5 minEasyLight
Malty black tea with bright lemon and a generous sweetness. Smooth, refreshing, and familiar.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Black Tea
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Lemon wheel · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Brew a strong black tea and let it cool completely.
- 2
Add the cooled tea, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a mason jar filled with ice.
- 3
Stir well to combine.
- 4
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
The Story
Sweet tea is the signature drink of the American South, served ice cold and sweetened while the tea is still warm. It is a staple of porches, cookouts, and diners.
Garnish · Lemon wheel