Description
A refreshing Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea with Homemade Soda, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 4 cups brewed black tea, cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup of sugar. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds, pressing down with a spatula to extract as much juice as possible. Set aside.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled brewed black tea, fresh lemon juice, and the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the strawberry puree to the tea mixture and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled strawberry lemon tea over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
- Top each glass with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add more sugar to taste or use a flavored sparkling water.
- You can also substitute the black tea with green tea for a lighter flavor.
- For a fun twist, add a splash of vodka for an adult version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea, Homemade Soda, Refreshing Drink