Summer means pool parties, beach days, cottage stays and lazy days spend out in your backyard. It’s also the time to have friends and family over, and not to mention the kids are out of school. Basically you’re in need of some refreshing, easy, no sugar summer drinks fit for a crowd.
These two iced tea recipes are sugar free, low waste (you don’t need to buy plastic containers of juice/ingredients) and makes enough for a large pitcher. Bonus points if you can add in some fresh mint from your own garden!
summer sips sangria
0 calories - alcohol free - sugar free - caffeine free
What You’ll Need
Large Pitcher
Tea Strainer/Filters
Water
Ice cubes
Fresh mint
Orange
Lime
Optional: Sparkling water
instructions
1. Brew Summer Sips (3 large tea filters/ 3/4 cup) overnight in cold water (if you’re short on time, cold brew for at least 3-4 hours before serving)
2. Wash and cut your mint, lime and orange
3. Fill a pitcher with ice, mint, lime and orange slices
4. Pour Summer Sips into the pitcher + serve in individual glasses!
Optional: top each glass with sparkling water
citrus earl grey smash
0 calories - alcohol free - sugar free - caffeine level: medium
What You’ll Need
Large Pitcher
Tea Strainer/Filters
Water
Ice cubes
Fresh mint
Orange
Sparkling water
instructions
1. Brew Citrus Earl Grey (3 large tea filters/3/4 cup) overnight in cold water (if you’re short on time, cold brew for at least 3-4 hours before serving)
2. Wash and cut your mint, lime and orange
3. Fill a pitcher with mint and orange slices
4. Muddle mint and orange together
5. Fill pitcher with ice + sparkling water
5. Serve in individual glasses with ice + fresh mint to garnish
The orange peel and lemongrass in the citrus earl grey blend is enhanced by the fresh orange slices. If you’re a fan of classic earl grey, I’d recommend trying this citrus twist!
Have a great long weekend!
This sounds amazing. I especially love the earl grey one.
What a twist!.. A citrus twist 😉