Kahlua Iced Tea
Indulge in the perfect fusion of bold black tea and rich coffee liqueur with this Kahlua Iced Tea recipe—a refreshing twist for your next cocktail hour or summer gathering. This easy-to-make drink features freshly brewed and lightly sweetened black tea, chilled to perfection and elegantly paired with smooth, coffee-flavored Kahlua. Served over ice and accented with bright lemon slices and optional mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness, this sophisticated beverage is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, Kahlua Iced Tea is the ultimate balance of simplicity and decadence, making it the perfect choice for sipping on warm afternoons or dazzling your guests with something unique.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 4 ounces Kahlua
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 pieces Lemon slices
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags to the hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature or transfer it to the refrigerator to chill quicker.
Once the tea is cooled, fill two tall glasses with 1 cup of ice cubes each.
Pour 2 ounces of Kahlua into each glass over the ice cubes.
Divide the prepared iced tea evenly between the two glasses, stirring gently to combine the Kahlua and tea.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a mint leaf, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Kahlua Iced Tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
