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Tipsy Tea with Homemade Sweet Tea

By Denise Gee

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Tipsy Tea with Homemade Sweet TeaRobert M. Peacock, copyright © 2009

Sweet tea never tasted so good—especially for those bent on unwinding after a long workweek. Try it with a lunch of fried chicken and deviled eggs and see if you don't agree.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

2 ounces orange-flavored vodka, chilled
6 ounces Sweet Tea , chilled

Garnish:

1/2 orange wheel (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add the vodka and tea to a tall glass filled with ice; stir well. Garnish, if desired.

From Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining by Denise Gee. Text copyright © 2009 by Denise Gee; photographs copyright © 2009 by Robert M. Peacock. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesTeaSouthernAmericanEasy5 Ingredients or FewerCookbooks

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