Sweet Tea & Tequila Pitcher

When the BBQ's lit and friends start showing up, this pitcher of tequila and sweet iced tea is your no-stress move. It's fresh, simple, and dangerously drinkable.

Boozy Sweet Tea

Living in New Orleans, I've learned a few things about surviving hot, humid afternoons-and this tequila iced tea is exactly what I want to sip when the patio is full and the grill is on. 

This pitcher cocktail is simple, refreshing, and just strong enough to keep the good times going. It serves a crowd, so you don't have to mix up your tequila and tea one by one. 

Making a Pitcher of Tea and Tequila

2-ingredient tequila cocktails like this one are the easiest summer cocktails-just pour and stir. Here's how to make the best sweet tea & tequila pitcher with a few additional tips to ensure the best sip:

1. Make the cocktail
   In a large pitcher, stir together 2 cups of Blanco or Silver tequila and 8 cups of sweet tea. If you're using unsweetened tea, add up to 1 cup of simple syrup (or honey) to taste.
2. Chill
   Add a handful of ice, stir and store the pitcher in the fridge for about an hour. This gives it time to chill and lets the flavors blend.
3. Garnish & Serve
   When it's time to serve, pour the cocktail into ice-filled glasses and garnish with a lime wedge, lemon wheel, a few mint leaves or any fruit you have on hand. Sip and relax!

How to Garnish Tea & Tequila

What's great is that you mix the tequila + iced tea and then use any fresh fruit you have on hand to garnish it so each glass tastes fruity and totally refreshing. 

Sweet Tea & Tequila Pitcher

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

This pitcher of tequila iced tea delivers refreshment with just the right kick.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups tequila, Blanco or Silver
• 8 cups sweet tea, store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup simple syrup, optional, if using unsweetened tea
• Ice, for serving
• Fresh mint, lime or any seasonal fruit, for garnish

Instructions

Mix the pitcher:

• In a large pitcher, combine the tequila and sweet tea. Add simple syrup if using unsweet black tea.

Chill:

• Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Serve:

• Fill glasses with ice, pour the cocktail, and garnish with lime, mint, or any fruit you have on hand.

Notes

* You can use unsweetened black tea if you prefer to control the sweetness and adjust the simple syrup to taste.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 51mg | Sugar: 54g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg