Easy-to-prepare sweet iced tea cocktail recipes you will love

Scorching summer temperatures like we are currently experiencing across Europe definitely call for a refreshing drink.

Iced tea cocktails

Iced tea is always a good idea to stay fresh and hydrated during the day. Even better, it is also a perfect base ingredient for a refreshing pre-dinner cocktail. You only need to add a bid of booze and you are ready to kick-off your evening or summer party.

So the next time you make a pot of iced tea, just make a bit more to keep in your fridge for one of these tasty, refreshing summer cocktails.

 

Iced single malt peach tea

This iced single malt peach tea is a real refresher and easy to make.

Originally created by Beam, Inc.’s Master Mixologist Bobby Gleason, it only requires three ingredients and is mixed up in a few minutes (considering you have prepared your contingent of iced tea beforehand).

Single malt iced tea

Iced single malt peach tea

The original recipe calls for Canadian Whisky, but honestly you can use any good whisky you have at hand.

Serves one:

30 ml whisky

30 ml peach liqueur

120 ml black iced tea

Lemon wedge to garnish

In a highball glass, pour iced tea over ice, then add whisky and peach liqueur. Stir briefly and garnish with a lemon wedge.

 

Scotch iced tea

This one is another quick-and-easy cocktail mixing with whisky. In fact, it is a slightly zestier variation of the iced peach tea thanks to a splash of limoncello.

Scotch ided tea

Scotch ided tea

If you follow my blog, you will know I like to mix with limoncello. Check out my post Getting creative with limoncello and dreaming of the Amalfi Coast to get some inspiration and learn how to make your own limoncello at home.

Serves one:

120 ml black iced tea

45 ml whisky

15 ml limoncello

Lemon wedge to garnish

In a glass, combine whisky and limoncello, then fill ice into the glass and top with iced tea.

 

Iced tea gin cocktail

If like me, you like gin cocktails, you definitely need to try this one.

 

Iced tea gin cocktail

Iced tea gin cocktail

Serves one:

175 ml black iced tea

30 ml gin

30 ml freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon simple syrup

Lemon wedge to garnish

To make the simple syrup, use one part sugar and one part water. Bring to boil, then set aside and let cool.

For the cocktail, pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake well for about 20 seconds, then strain into a cocktail class over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

 

Iced citrus gin green tea

And here is another iced tea gin cocktail for all the gin and tonic lovers out there. This one is made with green tea and gets quite a boost of citrus flavour from freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice.

Iced citrus gin green teaIced citrus gin green tea

Serves one:

120 ml iced green tea

30 ml gin

1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Fill a glass with ice, add mint leaves, gin and juices, then top up with iced tea. To garnish, add some more mint leaves and a lemon wedge.

 

Iced hibiscus tea margarita

There is quite a lot in this drink that appeals to me. First off, I definitely can’t say no to a nice margarita cocktail. Second, I like mixing with hibiscus as I like the slightly tard taste it adds. Finally, it also adds a nice touch of colour to any drink.

Iced hibiscus tea margarita

Serves one:

120 ml iced hibiscus tea

15 ml freshly squeezed lime

30 ml tequila

1 tablespoon agave syrup

Lime wedge to garnish

Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake vigorously.

Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

 

Iced tea prosecco

No list of cocktails is ever complete if not including at least one using some type of bubbles. Plus, there is also a bit of gin involved here.

Iced tea processo

Iced tea prosecco

Serves one:

90 ml black iced tea

2 tablespoons simple sirup

30 ml gin

15 ml Cointreau

15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

Prosecco

Lemon wedge to garnish

In a glass over ice, mix up iced tea, simple sirup, gin, Cointreau and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine, then top up with the prosecco. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

 

Iced tea cocktails

Enjoy