Shake It Up Iced Tea for Two
Quench your thirst with the refreshing zing of "Shake It Up Iced Tea for Two," a vibrantly citrus-infused iced tea recipe that’s as fun to make as it is to sip. Perfectly crafted for two servings, this delicious blend combines the robust flavor of black tea with the natural sweetness of honey, a splash of freshly squeezed lemon and orange juices, and a cooling touch of mint. The secret is in the shake—mixing the tea with ice in a cocktail shaker ensures it’s perfectly chilled and delightfully frothy. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy iced tea recipe is ideal for a quick pick-me-up or a cozy afternoon shared with someone special. Garnish with citrus slices for a picturesque finish and enjoy a drink that’s as beautiful as it is refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 lemon slices
- 2 orange slices
- 4 mint leaves
Instructions
Boil 2 cups of water, then steep the black tea bags in the hot water for 4-5 minutes.
Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool slightly.
Add the lemon juice and orange juice to the cooled tea. Stir until well combined.
In a large jar or cocktail shaker, combine the brewed tea mixture with 1 cup of cold water and 1 cup of ice cubes.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the tea thoroughly.
Pour the shaken tea into two glasses filled with additional ice cubes.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice, an orange slice, and a couple of fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 6% | |
*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.
