Description
Lemon Basil Summer Drink No Alcohol Iced Tea is the ultimate refreshing beverage for warm days. This invigorating drink combines zesty lemon and fragrant basil, steeped in chilled black tea, delivering a delightful taste experience. Perfect for backyard BBQs or relaxing afternoons, this alcohol-free iced tea is easy to make and visually stunning. Sip your way to summer bliss with each cool glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 large lemons (juiced and sliced)
- ½ cup sugar or honey
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot, remove from heat, and steep tea bags for 5 minutes.
- While steeping, mix sugar or honey with 1 cup of hot water until dissolved.
- Remove tea bags and stir in the sweetened mixture and lemon juice.
- Gently stir in fresh basil leaves.
- Chill the tea by pouring it over a pitcher filled with ice cubes.
- Serve in tall glasses garnished with lemon slices and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping basil for mint or adding berries for sweetness. For a fizzy twist, mix in sparkling water before serving.