Southern Sweet Tea Spritzer

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Southern Sweet Tea Spritzer

A refreshing twist on a classic Southern favorite, Southern Sweet Tea Spritzer combines the sweetness of tea, the tang of citrus, and the fizz of sparkling water, making it the perfect drink for warm summer days.

šŸ½ļø Beverage šŸŒ American šŸ“Š Easy ⭐ 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
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15m
Prep
šŸ”„
30m
Cook
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15m
Total
šŸ‘„
4
Serves
šŸ”„
220
Cal/Serving

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet tea
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup
  • 4 cups sparkling water
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • 1 slice lemon slice
  • 1 wheel orange wheel

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes and add sweet tea, stirring to combine.

  2. 2

    Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and orange juice until well combined.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Add the lemon-orange mixture to the pitcher and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Stir in simple syrup until dissolved.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Fill four glasses with ice and divide the tea mixture among the glasses.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Top each glass off with sparkling water and stir gently.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint, a slice of lemon, and a wheel of orange.

šŸ’” Pro Tips

To make the perfect Southern Sweet Tea Spritzer, use a high-quality sparkling water and a ripe orange for the best flavor.

šŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

220
Calories
2g
Protein
40g
Carbs
1g
Fat
2g
Fiber
30g
Sugar
20mg
Sodium
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