Something about iced tea and lemonade just makes me feel happy. It's sunny, bright, clean flavors taste so wonderful on crisp spring and summer evenings when I'm sitting on my porch. I make this tea and lemonade drink pretty much every week, and keep it in the fridge to quick sipping throughout the week. It is delicious takes seconds to make. If you're looking for something with a little kick to it, add 1 shot each of lemon vodka and honey bourbon to a tall glass of this drink. So versatile, delicious and summery - everything I look for in a drink!Ingredients
4 c water
4 bags of ginger peach (or other black) tea
3 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1 lemon, quartered
8-10 leaves of basil
4-5 sprigs of mint (about double the amount of basil)
4 c lemonade (I use Simply Lemonade)
Directions
bring water to a boil
while water is on stove, quarter lemon and rinse herbs
place lemon and herbs at the bottom of a 64 ounce pitcher with honey and sugar
pour boiling water into pitcher and add tea bags
let steep for 5-10 minutes (depending on how strong you like the tea)
top with lemonade
chill in refrigerator
serve
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YUM that sounds perfect for summer!
This should help me daydream about summer since it feels like such a long way off!
Makes me happy too :-) So refreshing!!
It sounds so refreshing and delicious - YUM!
I love iced tea in the summer especially sun tea.
Being the northerner I am I never got into sweet teas though. run away run away.
I had my first iced tea of the year two days ago. I love spring! This does look like the perfect spring or summer drink, but with a shot of vodka and bourbon, I'd be under the table, so I'll stick with the tea and lemonade. :)
Ooooh! This does look perfect! I cannot wait to make a big pitcher of this and sit on the porch with a tall glass!
This looks so refreshing!
That sounds so good - especially with the booze added!
I love "Arnold Palmer's" but especially love how you kicked it with interesting herbs and teas. And vodka's always a lovely addition ;-)
Yum! I love the addition of mint and basil. I remember my first arnold palmer -- I didn't know what to think! But now I love 'em!
What a refreshing drink - just looking at it makes me yearn to sit outside in the sun!
Ooh yummy! And the sun is shining today, just in time. I'll take a double. With the booze, of course.
Heather, how did you come up with all of this delicious drink?
Cheers,
elra
These drinks definitely make me happy, too...especially w/ the vodka & bourbon ;)
This sounds delicious and refreshing! I love peach tea!
Heather, this tea sounds fabulous!! I love your use of ginger peach tea, and oh, that basil and mint must make it taste so fresh! I'm totally going to need to make a pitcher of this ASAP.
Heather, I could drink a whole pitcher of that yum. I can't wait for summer...sitting on my deck, watching the sunset with a glass of this in my hand...
I had a hectic week last week too! Yours sounds more gratifying.
This sounds wonderful, and I love the idea of making a pitcher every week to keep in the frig.
Refreshing and yummy! I'll take 2 glasses, please. :)
This sounds so great and it looks pretty too!
What brand of tea do you like to use? I just made a big jug of sun tea using 2 bags of Tazos. I find that Tazo is especially concentrated and that 2 bags is sufficient, but of course, this is all my personal preference.
Sounds great wit bourbon!
Wow this sounds delicious, and almost kind of southern, you know? With the lemonade, tea and bourbon. I love it.
OMG!! his looks so perfect for the upcoming season.. I can not wait to try it, I bet the flavor is amazing!! NICE picture also!!
Looking at this makes me think of the Grease song, "Summer loving!"
I found a new summer drink! That sounds wonderful. I wish I had thought of it for Easter. I think they'll all drink tap water.
i may have to give this a try, sounds nice and refreshing!!
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I like the idea of basil in it! Now if only we got some warm weather to enjoy that with!
That looks SO good ... thanks for sharing : )
Oh, I want it to be summer and I want a porch to sit on and sip that tea and lemonade drink. Sigh.
gorgeous, tasty concoction, heather! and back the truck up--did you say honey bourbon? ooh la la. :)
Sounds very refreshing! :)
If you like drinks like this you should try Watermelon, Lime & Rosemary drink I made a while ago, my boys did not enjoy it, not sweet enough, but I love it:
http://www.coffeeandvanilla.com/?p=2820
Have a nice evening, Margot
I've already commented on this, but just wanted to let you know that I made it for some company we had and it was a hit! The only thing I changed was I used a lime instead of lemon (just didn't have one handy) and added a little fresh ginger. YUM!
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