Blackberry Iced Tea Cocktail

I didn t know right away what i wanted to make with them but every time i went blackberry picking in my yard i would think to myself i sure could use a glass of cold iced tea voila blackberry iced tea came to mind.

Blackberry iced tea cocktail.

In a saucepan bring the blackberries water and lemon juice to a simmer. Serve cold over ice. 3 cups fresh blackberries. Whether you favor green tea black tea or a flower infused.

Brew tea according to package directions. Then just add a glug of booze to the pitcher for a thirst quenching iced tea cocktail. 6 good quality black tea bags. Peaches berries oranges lemons or limes.

I used about 1 cup of blackberry syrup to. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint plus mint sprigs for garnish. Any iced tea recipe can become something special when you throw in some fruits of summer. Made with fresh blackberries and black tea this refreshing blackberry iced tea will be much needed during hot summer days.

Blackberry iced tea save recipe print makes about 3 quarts ingredients 3 quarts hot water 3 family size tea bags 2 cups fresh blackberries divided 1 cup sugar cup fresh lemon juice 4 slices fresh lemon 4 sprigs fresh mint garnish. Use as much or as little as you like. 6 good quality black tea bags. Good quality bourbon to taste bobby likes woodford reserve.

Add mint leaves and let steep for 10 minutes. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Take small skewers and string on fresh blackberries. Pour tea through a wire mesh strainer into a large pitcher discarding solids.

The blackberry syrup makes plenty. Simmer until reduced by 1 2 cup about 15 20 minutes. 3 cups fresh blackberries. Fill with cold water.

It has just the right amount of sweetness making the fruity flavors stand out. Mashed blackberries add a beautiful garnet hue to this refreshing iced tea. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint. 1 1 2 quarts cold water.

Add a couple of slices of lemon and mint for an even more refreshing taste. Some muddled herb like basil or mint will also add a nice flavor. Pour tea over blackberry mixture. Pour tea through a fine mesh strainer into pitcher.

Add 2 1 2 cups cold water stirring until sugar dissolves. Add to glasses with a sprig of mint. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Add syrup and sugar.