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Sweet Tea Mocktail Recipe

This refreshing Sweet Tea Mocktail recipe, inspired by a Southwest Airlines magazine recipe (October 2007!), is perfect for a hot day. Skip the tedious tea-making and use store-bought lemonade for a quick and easy drink. Sweet tea meets zesty citrus and tart cranberry for a delightful flavor combination. Garnish beautifully and impress your guests with this simple yet elegant beverage!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 45.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Tea Mocktail

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How to Make Sweet Tea Mocktail

  1. Steep 2-3 black tea bags in a small teapot filled ¾ full (about 6 oz) with boiling water.
  2. Add 5-6 fresh mint leaves and the zest of ½ an orange to the teapot.
  3. Pour in 8 oz of store-bought lemonade and 4 oz of cranberry juice.
  4. Cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes.
  5. Remove tea bags and orange zest.
  6. In a separate glass, combine 1 teaspoon of sugar and 4 oz of water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  7. Pour the steeped tea into a clear glass mug.
  8. Add the sugar water to the mug.
  9. Stir gently.
  10. Garnish with an orange spiral and a few fresh cherries or cranberries.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For 1 Or 2 Beverages Easy Number Of Servings