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Tipsy Tea with Homemade Sweet Tea, Pear Mimosa & Agua Fresca De Honeydew
by Denise Gee
Photos by Robert M. Peacock
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Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining
By Denise Gee; photos by Robert M. Peacock
(Chronicle Books, 2009, $16.95)
Tipsy Tea with Homemade Sweet Tea
Sweet tea never tasted so good—especially for those bent on unwinding after a long workweek. Try it with a lunch of fried chicken and deviled eggs and see if you don’t agree.
- 2 ounces orange-flavored vodka, chilled
- 6 ounces Sweet Tea (recipe follows), chilled
- Garnish: ½ orange wheel (optional)
Add the vodka and tea to a tall glass filled with ice; stir well. Garnish, if desired. Serves 1.
Sweet Tea
- 10 cups cold water
- 2 family-size or 8 regular tea bags
- 3/4 cup sugar
Boil 3 cups of the water, then add the tea bags; continue boiling for 1 minute. Cover and set aside to steep for about 15 minutes.
Remove and discard the tea bags. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
Pour the tea mixture into a 1-gallon container, then add the remaining 7 cups cold water. Stir to combine. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.
