A simple cocktail that, at its core, is a simple adult version of the Arnold Palmer: the classic half lemonade, half iced tea refresher. This version of the classic cocktail incorporates mint and lime to add a new flavor to an old favorite. The result is a perfect blend of herbs, citrus, and black tea with a pour of vodka to graduate into adulthood. Since this recipe uses honey as a sweetener, there’s no refined sugar! This recipe is easy enough to make for yourself or in a larger batch for a group.

 

Ingredients:

Boozy Mint Lemonade Iced Tea
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 2 Black Tea Bags
  • 5 Mint Leaves
  • 1 Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 Lime, Juiced
  • ¼ Cup Honey
  • Torn Mint Leaves (to garnish)

Tools You’ll Need:

Jigger

Shaking Tins

Muddler

Preparation Steps:

  1. To make the Lemonade Mint Iced Tea, in a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of water until simmering. Add the Tea Bags, Mint leaves, and Basil leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then remove the Tea Bags. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Pour steeped tea into a pitcher, then add Lemon and Lime Juice, Honey, Torn Mint, and 2 cups cold water. Stir well. Taste and add more Lemon Juice or Honey, depending on tartness and sweetness preference. 
  3. To make the cocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Torn Mint leaves, Lemon Slice, and Lime Slice and muddle.
  4. Add the Rye Whiskey and Lemonade Mint Iced Tea and shake vigorously. 
  5. Pour into a highball glass or mason jar. Stir and garnish with another Lemon Slice and Mint if desired.