Sweet Tea Swagger Recipe

Name: Sweet Tea Swagger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 8 black tea bags, such as Earl Grey; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 1 ½ cups dark rum, such as Bacardi, chilled (or to taste); ¼ cup lime juice; ice cube; 2 cups club soda, chilled; 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; lime wedge; fresh mint sprig

Servings: persons

1
In a small saucepan bring 3 cups of the water to boiling.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Add tea bags; let steep for 10 minutes.
4
Discard tea bags.
5
Transfer tea to a heatproof pitcher.
6
Stir brown sugar into tea until dissolved.
7
Stir in the remaining 3 cups water, the rum, and lime juice.
8
Cover and chill for 2 to 48 hours.
9
To serve, pour tea mixture into highball glasses over ice cubes.
10
Slowly pour in club soda; stir gently.
11
Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges on toothpicks , and mint leaf or sprig.

109

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 8 black tea bags, such as Earl Grey, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 ½ cups dark rum, such as Bacardi, chilled (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Sweet Tea Swagger 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!

Sweet Tea Swagger

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Variations & substitutions

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