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Lime Iced Tea Recipe

Beat the heat with this incredibly refreshing Lime Iced Tea recipe! Inspired by Fred Thompson's "Iced Tea," this vibrant summer drink is easy to make and endlessly customizable. Sweetened with Splenda (or your preferred sweetener), it's the perfect thirst quencher. Elevate it to a cocktail with muddled mint and a splash of sour mash whisky (optional). Get ready for a taste of summer!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 608.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lime Iced Tea

  • 4 cups (950ml) cold water
  • 4-6 black tea bags
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or Splenda)
  • Not used in recipe; 1 cup (240ml) fresh lime juice is used instead.
  • 1 lime wedge per serving (for garnish)
  • As needed (for serving)
  • 4 cups (950ml) water (for boiling)
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh lime juice (from 8-10 limes)
  • 1 cup (200g) Splenda
  • 1 fresh mint sprig per serving (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Lime Iced Tea

  1. Bring 4 cups (950ml) of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and add 4-6 black tea bags (adjust to your preferred strength).
  3. Steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags without squeezing.
  5. While the tea is steeping, prepare the limeade: In a 2-quart heat-proof pitcher, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) lime juice (approximately 8-10 limes), 1 cup (200g) Splenda (or sugar to taste), and 1 cup (240ml) cold water.
  6. Pour the steeped tea into the pitcher with the limeade mixture and stir well to combine.
  7. Add 3 cups (710ml) of cold water to the pitcher. Stir gently. Allow to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
  8. Serve over ice. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and fresh mint sprig (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

613g

Fat

0g

Carbs

51g

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