Spiked & Spiced Tea Recipe

Name: Spiked & Spiced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spiced Syrup; 1 tablespoon dried peppermint; 1 tablespoon dried lemongrass; 3 tablespoons ground ginger; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; Spiked & Spiced Tea; 16 ounces boiling water; 4 green tea bags; 2 ounces Spiced Syrup; 2-3 ounces gin (optional); 2 sprigs mint; ice

Servings: persons

Spiced Syrup
1 tablespoon dried peppermint
1 tablespoon dried lemongrass
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Spiked & Spiced Tea
16 ounces boiling water
4 green tea bags
2 ounces Spiced Syrup
2-3 ounces gin (optional)
2 sprigs mint
ice

1
Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to make sure sugar dissolves, and cook for 1 to 2 min.
2
Remove from heat. Cover and allow mixture to steep until room temperature, about 20 min. Strain peppermint and lemongrass out. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
3
Steep tea bags in boiling water for 4 minutes.
4
Remove tea bags. Stir in Spiced Syrup and let cool in refrigerator.
5
Thoroughly stir gin into cooled tea mixture. (For a non-alcoholic Spiced Tea, simply omit this step.)
6
Add ice as desired. Add more gin or syrup to taste. Garnish with fresh mint sprig.
7
Note: For a Spiced Tea Toddy, skip the refrigerator and serve piping hot!

1119

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spiced Syrup, 1 tablespoon dried peppermint, 1 tablespoon dried lemongrass, 3 tablespoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Spiked & Spiced 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiked & Spiced Tea

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Variations & substitutions

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