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Summer Tea Cocktail

5 from 2 votes
This summer tea drink is very easy to make, can be served without gin for just a cooling drink or with gin to turn it into an exciting summertime tea cocktail.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 bags of Peppermint tea
  • 5 tbsp sugar
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Lime and lemon slices
  • 1/4 cup Gin , optional
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar. 
  • Refrigerate until chilled. I let it overnight.  
  • Before serving add gin if desired. Add ice in the serving glasses, pour the tea and garnish with mint, lemon and lime slices and serve.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 15.8gSugar: 15.7g
Calories: 98kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, drink, gin, ice tea, lemon, lime, mint, peppermint, summer, tea