Refreshing drinks in hot summers are bliss. Iced tea has changed a game a bit. It’s the most unique beverage that can also be transformed into a cocktail. Mix a variety of alcohol in iced tea and make your favourite beverages every time you desire to sip luxury, sophistication and freshness.
Iced teas are perfect for multiple occasions. From parties to a restful day on your balcony, iced tea is a go-to drink for multiple occasions. Today our article is about what types of alcohols you can mix in iced teas and some recipes for famous iced tea.
Best Types of Alcohol to Mix with Iced Tea
You can pair iced tea with a variety of alcohol to create customized cocktails. Some of the popular options are:
- Vodka goes well with iced tea. It is usually a neutral spirit that mixes well with every drink. Vodka doesn’t overpower the drink in terms of flavour and complements the taste.
- Rum goes well with tropical iced tea. If you add light rum, it will keep your drink refreshing and light. Dark Rum adds a richer and deeper flavour to the drink.
- Bourbourn has sweet and caramel notes that go well with the earthy tones of iced tea. People who love sophisticated and flavourful drinks, prefer Bourbon iced tea.
- Gin has botanical flavours and goes well with iced tea. When garnished with fresh herbs, it gives the drink a unique refreshing aesthetic too.
If you are a fan of unique drinks and love experimenting, try adding tequila to your iced tea.
Some Popular And Unique Iced Tea Alcoholic Drinks
Iced tea is used in many cocktails to give them a unique and refreshing taste.
Long Island Iced Tea
It is a mix of multiple alcohols with iced tea. You will need
- 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce gin
- 1/2 ounce light rum
- 1/2 ounce tequila
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- Splash of cola
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of cola. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade
For sweet tea vodka lemonade, you will need
- 2 ounces sweet tea vodka
- 4 ounces lemonade
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Mint sprig for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add sweet tea vodka. Top with lemonade and stir gently. Garnish with lemon slices and a mint sprig.
Bourbon Iced Tea
For bourbon iced tea take
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 6 ounces iced tea
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (optional)
- Lemon wheel for garnish
- Mint sprig for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add bourbon. Pour in iced tea and stir gently. Add simple syrup to taste, if desired. Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Gin and Green Tea
For Gin and green tea, you will need
- 2 ounces gin
- 6 ounces green iced tea
- 1/2 ounce honey syrup
- Cucumber slices for garnish
- Mint sprig for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add gin. Pour in green iced tea and stir gently. Add honey syrup to taste. Garnish with cucumber slices and a mint sprig.
Tequila Iced Tea
Tequila iced tea is loved for its simple and refreshing recipe. Take
- 2 ounces tequila
- 6 ounces iced tea
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add tequila. Pour in iced tea and stir gently. Add lime juice and stir. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Tropical Rum Iced Tea
- 2 ounces coconut rum
- 6 ounces iced black tea
- 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
- Pineapple slice for garnish
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add coconut rum. Pour in iced black tea and pineapple juice. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.
Spiced Chai Iced Tea Cocktail
This is a very unique and creative twist of iced tea cocktail.
- 2 ounces spiced rum
- 6 ounces chai iced tea
- 1/2 ounce vanilla syrup
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
- Star anise for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add spiced rum. Pour in chai iced tea and stir gently. Add vanilla syrup to taste. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.
Berry Vodka Iced Tea
- 2 ounces berry-flavored vodka
- 6 ounces iced green tea
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Fresh berries for garnish (such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries)
- Mint sprig for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add berry-flavoured vodka. Pour in iced green tea and stir gently. Add simple syrup to taste. Garnish with fresh berries and a mint sprig.
Lavender Gin Iced Tea
- 2 ounces gin
- 6 ounces iced lavender tea
- 1/2 ounce honey syrup
- Lavender sprig for garnish
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add gin. Pour in iced lavender tea and stir gently. Add honey syrup to taste. Garnish with a lavender sprig and lemon wheel.
Apple Cider Bourbon Tea
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 6 ounces apple cider iced tea
- 1/2 ounce maple syrup
- Apple slice for garnish
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and add bourbon. Pour in apple cider iced tea and stir gently. Add maple syrup to taste. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
Tips for Making the Perfect Spiked Iced Tea
For a perfect iced tea keep these things in mind
- Always use high-quality ingredients, especially the garnishing. High-quality teas impact the taste significantly. Also, fresh garnishing contributes to the taste.
- when mixing alcohol with the iced tea, keep the equation balanced. The taste and overall impact of a drink highly rely on how much alcohol you mix. One ingredient must not overpower others.
- Don’t add too much sweetness to your iced tea cocktail. Use different sweeteners like Simple syrup, honey syrup, or agave nectar to sweeten your drink.
- Different garnishes not only add aesthetic appeal but also contribute to the flavour of the drink. Usually, berries, herbs and citrus fruits go best with iced tea cocktails.
- Iced tea must be served with ice. A chilled drink is simply Aha!
What are The Benefits Of Iced Tea Cocktails?
Iced teas are not only refreshing drinks. They are beneficial in many ways too.
- They are a very good source of hydration.
- As compared to other cocktails and smoothies, iced tea with cocktails is a very low-calorie option.
- You can create customized drinks with different types of alcohol and teas.
- Teas are rich in antioxidants so you can extract all the benefits that antioxidants offer.
Hosting an Iced Tea Cocktail Party
If you are thinking of hosting a cocktail party here is what you should do
- Make sure you have a variety of teas to choose from. Use green tea, black tea, herbal tea and even chai for guests.
- Provide non-alcoholic options too. Iced tea mocktails are very good options for people who prefer non-alcoholic drinks.
- Set up a bar where guests can make their drinks themselves. This will be a fun experience.
- Also, serve your guests with snacks that complement your drinks.
- Be playful with decorations.
