Smashed Lemon Mint Iced Tea Sprite Soda
A refreshing fizzy drink combining black tea, fresh lemon, and mint, topped with Sprite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 black tea bag
- 30 ml hot water
- 1/2 lemon, seeded and cut into quarters
- 10 mint leaves
- Ice
- Sprite, as needed
Instructions
- Steep the black tea bag in 30 ml hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let it cool.
- In a glass, muddle the lemon quarters and mint leaves to release their juices and oils.
- Add ice to the glass according to your preference.
- Pour the cooled black tea over the ice.
- Top with Sprite and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add honey or simple syrup to taste. Customize with herbal tea or different citrus fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: refreshing drink, iced tea, mint lemonade, summer beverage, non-alcoholic soda