Sparkling Summer Tea Recipe

Quench your thirst with this refreshing Sparkling Summer Tea recipe! Inspired by Southern living, this vibrant beverage combines the rich flavor of steeped tea with the zing of lemonade and the bubbly excitement of ginger ale. Perfect for hot summer days, it's easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 507.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sparkling Summer Tea

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How to Make Sparkling Summer Tea

  1. Boil 1 quart (4 cups) of water.
  2. Place 4-6 family-size black tea bags (or equivalent in loose leaf tea) in a large heat-safe pitcher.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
  4. Cover the pitcher and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the tea bags, gently squeezing them to extract any remaining liquid.
  6. Add 1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste), 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, and 1 quart (4 cups) of cold water to the pitcher.
  7. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  8. Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  9. Once chilled, gently stir in 2 liters (or to taste) of chilled ginger ale just before serving.
  10. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

512g

Fat

0g

Carbs

43g