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Lemon Lime Iced Tea Recipe

Escape the summer heat with this vibrant Lemon Lime Iced Tea recipe, inspired by Chatelaine magazine! This delightfully refreshing beverage is perfect for a hot summer evening. Customize it with your favorite tea – green tea, orange pekoe, or even black tea will work wonderfully. A hint of rum elevates it to a sophisticated adult beverage (optional).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 3.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemon Lime Iced Tea

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How to Make Lemon Lime Iced Tea

  1. Boil 4 cups of water.
  2. Add 4 green tea bags (or 4 tea bags of your preferred type) to the boiling water.
  3. Steep for 3 minutes. Remove tea bags and immediately add 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate.
  4. Stir until the lemonade concentrate is completely dissolved.
  5. Sweeten to taste with 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey (or to taste).
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  7. Once chilled, stir in 1/4 cup white rum (optional).
  8. To serve, fill a large pitcher with ice.
  9. Thinly slice one lemon and one lime. Add slices to the pitcher.
  10. Pour the chilled tea mixture over the ice and fruit.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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