Spiked Raspberry Sweet Tea is just made for sunny porches on Summer days. This sweet tea cocktail is out of this world! There is nothing better on a hot summer day than good, homemade sweet tea!! I take that back….nothing better than good, homemade Spiked Raspberry Sweet Tea!
I hate when sweet tea is too sweet, it has to be just right. McDonalds….wayyyy too sweet. Our Homemade Sweet Tea recipe is just right. Add in the raspberry liquor, garnish with your favorite fruits, and pour over ice? The perfect summer cocktail. Sip it on a porch? Even better.
Why this sweet tea is so good
- A sweet tea cocktail that’s just the right level of sweet!
- A super refreshing tipple, perfect for hot summer days in the garden.
- A great batch cocktail, serve up a pitcher in no time.
- Deliciously fruity notes from the tangy raspberries.
Ingredients
- Tea Bags – either 2 family sized or 8 regular. I prefer Luzianne.
- Sugar – adjust for sweetness.
- Chambord Liquor – a berry flavored liquor that adds real depth to the tea (optional)
- Vodka – Go for a good quality vodka, for a smoother drink.
- Baking soda – A pinch of baking soda makes a world of difference in a pitcher of freshly brewed sweet tea. It neutralizes the tannins in black tea, giving it a smoother taste.
- Garnish – mint, raspberries or orange slices.
How to make this Spiked Raspberry Sweet Tea
Let the tea bags steep in some recently boiled water. Remove the tea bags, then add sugar and baking soda, stir. If desired, add Chambord and vodka. Let the tea cool and serve over ice with garnish.
Enjoy!
Is there caffeine in this sweet tea?
Yes, this Raspberry Sweet Tea is made with black tea which has caffeine. You can use decaf, or you can use use double strength tea in this recipe to have the tea stand out against the raspberries.
A great summer cocktail
Doesn’t this drink just scream summer?! There’s nothing more refreshing or satisfying than good sweet tea. Or, like I said, the Spiked Raspberry kind. :)
It’s a really refreshing drink, especially when you garnish with fresh mint and raspberries!
How much sugar in this sweet tea?
There is one and a half cups of sugar in this recipe of Raspberry Iced Tea. You can adjust the amount to suit your taste. If you prefer a sweeter tea, add a little more. If you prefer less, just reduce the amount of sugar. It’s perfect for everyone!
Top Tips
- Adjust the sugar to your taste.
- You can make the sweet tea separate from the liquor and make the spiked part ‘by the glass’. Use 1 cup sweet tea and 3-4 tablespoons Chambord.
- You can omit the Chambord and or vodka, for an equally delicious alcohol free sweet tea
- Serve with whatever garnishes you like, fresh mint and raspberries are great.
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Have you tried this Spiked Raspberry Sweet Tea? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 family-sized tea bags or 6 regular-sized(I prefer Luzianne)
- 1/2-1 cup granulated sugar I prefer the tea not too sweet
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups Chambord Liquor optional
- 1/2 cup good quality vodka optional
- mint springs raspberrys, oranges, etc for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil then remove from the heat.
- Add the tea bags, cover and let steep (soak) for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags then add the sugar and baking soda, stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add in Chambord and Vodka if desired
- Let the tea cool
- pour into ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with a mint sprig, raspberries, oranges, whatever you love.
- Enjoy!!
- **NOTE: You can make the sweet tea separate from the liquor and make the spiked part 'by the glass'. Use 1 cup sweet tea and 3-4 tablespoons Chambord. **
Thanks! I was wondering about that too!
That would be wonderful, thank you!!
Oh my golly this looks amazing! Perfect summery drink! <3
I'm including this with a round-up post if that's okay!!
GREAT ideas!!! Thanks so much Sally!
I make sweet tea all the time and use baking soda in it.
My husband got hooked on it when he traveled in the South.
I use Luizianne as thats the brand they use in the South.My daughter
loves the sweet tea from McDonalds so I do make it SWEET.That tea is sold at
Walmart and is cheap and good.
I agree Cate! Ha! We also listed the amount per individual glass of tea in the note under the recipe. Definitely the more economical way to go :). Thanks for stopping by!
You could, or you could make a quick raspberry sauce/puree and add some to the sweet tea. Here is a good link. Thanks for stopping by!! :) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/raspberry-sauce-4/
For the Spiked Raspberry Tea. Without the alcohol can you leave the raspberries in to get that taste?
1.5 cups od Chambord?! Sounds WONDERFUL but I’ll need a bank loan! Haaaahaaahaaaa!!! Gonna trim this recipe down a little to try it. And good news to know about the baking soda … I never knew that. Thanks!
Hey, Angela. Adding baking soda to tea reduces the drink’s acidity and gives the drink a smoother taste and finish. Enjoy!
What is the baking soda for?
Gorgeous photos Becky!! Wish I liked tea so I could enjoy this tasty drink!