Our Apricot Iced Tea Recipe Is Bursting With Sweet + Fruity Flair — Perfect for Summer
This recipe boasts a duo of zingy tea with a lime syrup in this refreshing twist on a classic thirst-quencher!
A refreshing glass of iced tea always does the trick for beating the heat. That’s why this Apricot Iced Tea recipe is perfect to make for the warm days ahead. This drink uses a homemade lime-infused syrup, which balances the fruity apricot nectar and floral steeped tea. When all of the drink ingredients are combined, it’s ready to pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish (if desired). Whether for a casual afternoon or a gathering, this vibrant and flavorful iced tea is the ultimate chilled sip!
If you’re not a fan of apricot nectar, replace it with a peach or mango variety. Additionally, you can prep this drink ahead and let it chill covered in the fridge until it’s time to serve. If you’re looking to reduce the calories in this drink, opt for a low or zero-calorie sweetener for the syrup.
For more thirst-quenching drinks, check out these recipes for Limeade and Homemade Cold Brew.
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Ingredients
- 6 limes
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 peach tea bags
- 4 chamomile tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups apricot nectar
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, lime slices and fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
• Using vegetable peeler, shave zest from 2 limes. Squeeze 1⁄4 cup juice from limes. In pot, combine sugar, 1⁄2 cup water and lime zest. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, 1 min. Transfer to bowl; let cool. Strain.
• In heatproof container, steep tea bags in boiling water 10 min. Remove and discard tea bags. Let cool. In 2-qt. pitcher, combine tea mixture, cold water, apricot nectar, lime juice and lime syrup. Chill. Divide among ice-filled glasses. If desired, add lemon and lime slices and fresh mint.
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbohydrate: 15 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Sugar: 6 gram
- Sodium: 3 mg
