Refreshing Citrus Tea Cooler Recipe 🌟🍹
Description
Elevate your beverage game with this invigorating Citrus Tea Cooler! Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a brunch gathering, this delightful drink combines the robust flavor of black tea with the zesty freshness of citrus and a fizzy finish. A real crowd-pleaser that’s not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with refreshing flavors. This recipe yields 2 quarts of this delicious cooler, making it an ideal choice for sharing. Make and enjoy this Citrus Tea Cooler from Love With Recipes. 🍋🌞
Ingredients
- 1 bag of black tea or 1 tablespoon of loose black tea leaves
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ginger ale (or more, to taste)
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (adjust to your taste)
- 12 ice cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
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Prepare the Tea: Begin by placing the black tea bags or loose tea leaves into a heatproof bowl or pitcher. Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea, ensuring that it’s fully submerged.
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Steep: Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes. This step is crucial for developing a robust flavor. If you’re using loose tea leaves, make sure to strain them out after steeping.
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Sweeten the Tea: After removing the tea bags or straining the leaves, add the sugar to the hot tea. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a sweetened tea base.
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Cool the Tea: Place the ice cubes into a 2-quart serving pitcher. Pour the hot tea over the ice cubes, which will help to cool it down quickly.
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Add Citrus: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and orange juice, enhancing the tea with a burst of citrusy flavor.
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Combine with Ginger Ale: Gently stir in the chilled ginger ale. This will give your tea cooler a refreshing fizz and a delightful tang.
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Serve: Pour the Citrus Tea Cooler into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy the refreshing combination of tea and citrus with a fizzy twist!
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to suit your taste preferences. You can start with 3/4 cup and add more if you prefer a sweeter beverage.
- For an extra touch, garnish with lemon or orange slices for a visually appealing presentation.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 492.2
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 43 mg
- Carbohydrates: 127 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Sugar: 117.2 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
Enjoy this Citrus Tea Cooler as a refreshing, low-protein, low-cholesterol drink that’s perfect for summer and brunch. Cheers to great drinks and even better company! 🍹☀️
