Drink: Lemony Spiked Sweet Tea

Kicked up with golden rum, this sweet tea is an interesting take on a longtime Southern classic.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Lemony Spiked Sweet Tea

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

7 c. water
6 orange pekoe tea bags
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 c. Bacardi 151 or other high-proof golden rum
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add tea bags. Remove pan from the heat, cover it, and allow tea bags to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove and discard tea bags. Add sugar to saucepan and stir until dissolved. Add remaining 3 cups water and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a pitcher, and add lemon juice and rum. Chill thoroughly before serving.
Serve over ice, in tall glasses garnished with mint sprigs. Looking for cocktail recipes? Try our top fruity drink recipes, retro cocktails, or punch recipes.

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