Nantucket Iced Tea Recipe

Escape to Nantucket with this refreshing cranberry-lime iced tea! This easy recipe combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the bright zest of lime, creating a perfect summer beverage. Customize your sweetness with our homemade lime syrup—the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Steeped for a smooth, non-bitter flavor, this iced tea is the ultimate thirst quencher.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1115 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nantucket Iced Tea

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How to Make Nantucket Iced Tea

  1. In a serving pitcher, steep 4 black tea bags in 8 cups of room temperature water for 45-60 minutes.
  2. Remove tea bags and discard.
  3. Stir in 4 cups cranberry juice and desired amount of lime syrup (start with 1/2 cup and adjust to taste).
  4. Serve over ice in tall glasses.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
  6. **To make the lime syrup:** Combine 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.
  7. Add 2-3 strips of lime zest.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  10. Remove and discard lime zest.
  11. Stir in 6-7 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 cup).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

1121g

Fat

0g

Carbs

95g

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