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Spearmint iced tea

Spearmint iced teaImage by Chris Court

Ingredients (9)

  • 750ml (3 cups) boiling water
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 3 spearmint & chamomile tea bags
  • 185ml (3/4 cup) gin
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) white rum
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) Drambuie
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes, to serve
  • Fresh mint leaves, to serve
Nutrition info

Method

  • Step 1 Combine the water, sugar and tea bags in a medium heatproof bowl. Set aside for 30 minutes to infuse. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
  • Step 2 Combine the gin, rum, Drambuie and lemon juice in a serving jug. Add ice, mint and tea mixture, and stir to combine. Pour into glasses and serve immediately