Sweet Tea
The American South's everyday drink.
LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 250 mlBlack tea
- 30 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 1 sliceLemon (optional)
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Sweet Tea
- Brew strong black tea and stir in the syrup while hot.
- Let it cool, then chill.
- Serve over lots of ice.
Garnish: Lemon slice