Raspberry Sweet Tea (Spiked or Not)

Raspberry Sweet Tea (Spiked or Not)

Course: cocktail, drink

Cuisine: cocktail

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 25

Servings: cups

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Raspberry Sweet Iced Tea is just made for sunny porches and lazy afternoons! This sweet tea is fresh and fruity, and can be turned into a spiked iced tea, or kept alcohol-free (depending on your mood). There is nothing better on a hot summer day than spiked raspberry sweet tea!

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Ingredients

8 cups water
2 family-sized tea bags (or 6 regular-sized) Luzianne recommended
½-1 cup granulated sugar I prefer the tea not too sweet
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1½ cups Chambord liqueur optional
½ cup good quality vodka optional

Optional Garnishes

Mint springs
Raspberries
Orange slices

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then pour it into a pitcher.
8 cups water
Add the tea bags, cover and let steep (soak) for 15 minutes.
2 family-sized tea bags
Remove the tea bags then add the sugar and baking soda. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
½-1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Add in Chambord and vodka, if desired.
1½ cups Chambord liqueur, ½ cup good quality vodka
Let the tea cool.
Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with raspberries and orange slices or fresh mint leaves.
Mint springs

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Notes

Make this sweet raspberry iced tea spiked or not, depending on your mood, or who will be drinking it.
Use more tea bags if you want to make a larger batch, then dilute with more water in multiple pitchers.
Add as much or as little sugar as you like to create the perfect sweet tea.
Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries, strawberries, orange slices, or mint leaves.
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.
Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.

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