Spicy-Spiked Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Spicy-Spiked Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 orange Pekoe tea bags; 3 cups boiling water; 5 to 6 cups of ice cubes, plus additional ice to serve; 1/3 cup superfine sugar, plus more if desired; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 orange, juiced; 1 cinnamon stick; 10 whole cloves; 8 (1 1/2-oz) shots of light rum; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 orange Pekoe tea bags
3 cups boiling water
5 to 6 cups of ice cubes, plus additional ice to serve
1/3 cup superfine sugar, plus more if desired
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
8 (1 1/2-oz) shots of light rum
Lemon wedges, for garnish

1
Place tea bags in a small bowl or large measuring cup/batter bowl.
2
Add 3 cups boiling water and steep tea 5 minutes.
3
Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes, 5 to 6 cups.
4
Pour sugar over ice.
5
Add lemon and orange juice, cinnamon stick and cloves.
6
Pour hot tea over ice and stir with wooden spoon until most of the ice dissolves and tea has been quick-cooled.
7
Serve or chill until ready to serve.
8
When ready to serve, pour into a tall glass filled with more ice, a shot of light rum.
9
Pour spicy iced tea through a strainer to remove the cinnamon, cloves and fruit pulp/pits.
10
Fill glass with tea.
11
Serve tea with extra sugar and lemon wedges.

1783

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 orange Pekoe tea bags, 3 cups boiling water, 5 to 6 cups of ice cubes, plus additional ice to serve, 1/3 cup superfine sugar, plus more if desired, and more.

Yes, Spicy-Spiked Iced Tea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy-Spiked Iced Tea

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