Description
This New England Iced Tea Mocktail is a refreshing, alcohol-free drink featuring bright citrus juices, chilled black tea, and a vibrant cranberry finish. Lightly sweet and perfectly balanced, it’s ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you want a crisp, family-friendly beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 4 ounces brewed black tea, cooled
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
- Lemon slice, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Brew black tea and allow it to cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- In a glass or mixing cup, combine sugar, lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add the cooled black tea and mix well.
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the citrus-tea mixture over the ice.
- Top with cranberry juice and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon slice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed citrus juice for the brightest flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste for a sweeter or tarter drink.
- Add cranberry juice just before serving to maintain vibrant color.
- Store base mixture without ice for up to 2 days refrigerated.
- For a fizzy variation, replace half the tea with sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
