A pitcher of classic, ice-cold sweet tea is sure to be on the table at the all-important Memorial Day cookout, but it’s also a fine time to elevate your summer sipping traditions with a few of the endless ways we can add flavor to our most beloved summer beverage.
Refreshing fruit, fragrant herbs and homemade syrups can be blended with iced tea and served up in big pitchers, with flavors to suit every taste. We’ve selected our Top 5 recipes for iced tea by the pitcher, for you and your family to enjoy on Memorial Day and all summer long.
Every Southern family has a sweet tea recipe, and this one is ours. It’s as Southern as a biscuit, great with any dish from apple pie to baked ziti, and should always be available in the fridge.
Strong, flavorful iced tea and tart, sweet lemon combine to make the perfect refresher on a hot day. This drink was a favorite of golfing legend Arnold Palmer.
There’s nothing more refreshing than a tall glass of iced tea infused with the flavor of fresh mint. This one’s always at the top of the list for a picnic, fish fry or backyard barbecue.
Strong Southern iced tea blended with lemon and orange juices, with extra zing from orange and lemon zest. Makes a delightful cookout, luncheon or brunch drink.