Mint Mojito Iced Tea | Refreshing Summer Twist Drink Recipe
Experience ultimate summer refreshment! This Mint Mojito Iced Tea blends cool muddled mint and zesty lime with chilled black tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
- 1 cup hot water
- 2–3 tablespoons simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1/2 a fresh lime (approximately 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Extra mint sprigs and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Brew the black tea by placing the tea bags (or loose leaf tea in an infuser) into 1 cup of hot water. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bags/infuser and let the tea cool completely to room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator.
- Step 2: In a sturdy glass or small pitcher, combine the fresh mint leaves and fresh lime juice. Gently muddle them together with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the aromatic oils from the mint.
- Step 3: Pour the cooled black tea into the glass or pitcher with the muddled mint and lime. Add the simple syrup and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Step 4: Fill serving glasses generously with ice cubes. Divide the tea mixture evenly among the glasses, ensuring some of the muddled mint and lime goes into each.
- Step 5: Top off each glass with 1/4 cup of club soda or sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. Stir gently, then garnish with extra mint sprigs and a slice of lime before serving immediately.
Notes
- The tea concentrate, without the club soda or ice, can be made up to 2-3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, ready for quick assembly.
- As an iced tea, this drink is meant to be enjoyed wonderfully chilled; if it loses its cool, simply add more ice or a splash of fresh sparkling water to revive its refreshing fizz.
- For a delightful presentation, serve this mojito iced tea in tall glasses with plenty of ice, garnished with extra mint and lime, perhaps alongside a light summer salad or grilled skewers.
- When muddling the mint, use a light hand – a few gentle presses are enough to release its aromatic oils without bruising the leaves and creating a bitter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (480 ml)
- Calories: 115
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 28g