ORANGE-AND-LEMON ICED TEA

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This tea can be made up to five days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 black-tea bags
12 sprigs mint, plus more for serving
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice, strained, plus thinly sliced orange rounds for serving
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained, plus thinly sliced lemon rounds for serving
Whiskey or gin, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tea and mint in a large heatproof container. Pour 8 cups boiling water over; let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint; stir in sugar. Let cool completely, then stir in orange and lemon juices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Fill glasses with ice. Stir tea and pour into glasses. If desired, stir a shot of whiskey or gin into each. Garnish with citrus rounds and mint sprigs; serve immediately.

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