Minty Spiked Vanilla Iced Tea Recipes

MINT ICED TEA RECIPE: STOVETOP METHOD

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
• Meanwhile, divide the mint leaves up among several large coffee filters. Bring the edges together and secure with a rubber band. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat off and add the mint leaves to the pot. Cover the pot and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes, depending on the strength you want. If desired, add a tea bag for the last 5 minutes for a stronger flavor. Stir in the sugar to taste.
• Allow the tea to cool completely then store in the refrigerator. Serve over ice.

MINTY SPIKED VANILLA ICED TEA

Steps:

• Bring 12 cups water, the mint, tea, vanilla seeds and sugar to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Boil for about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let steep for another 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and mint sprigs and strain into large pitcher. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For each serving, fill a glass with ice, add 2 ounces of the bourbon and pour tea over. Garnish with a mint sprig mint and a lemon slice.

SPICY-SPIKED ICED TEA

Steps:

• Place tea bags in a small bowl or large measuring cup/batter bowl. Add 3 cups boiling water and steep tea 5 minutes.
• Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes, 5 to 6 cups. Pour sugar over ice. Add lemon and orange juice, cinnamon stick and cloves. Pour hot tea over ice and stir with wooden spoon until most of the ice dissolves and tea has been quick-cooled. Serve or chill until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, pour into a tall glass filled with more ice, a shot of light rum. Pour spicy iced tea through a strainer to remove the cinnamon, cloves and fruit pulp/pits. Fill glass with tea. Serve tea with extra sugar and lemon wedges.