Cherry Pie Iced Tea

Ooo, Cherry Pie Iced Tea sounds like such a fun, refreshing drink with a hint of that classic cherry pie sweetness! 🍒🥧 Let me hook you up with a recipe that blends sweet cherry flavor with iced black tea — perfect for summer sipping or anytime you want a little nostalgic twist.

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🍒🥤 Cherry Pie Iced Tea

Ingredients (Makes about 4 servings):

• 4 cups water

• 4 black tea bags (English Breakfast or your favorite strong black tea)

• 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries (or cherry pie filling, drained slightly)

• ¼ – ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (to mimic the pie crust aroma)

• Ice cubes

• Fresh cherries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

• Fresh mint (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Brew the tea:

   • Bring water to a boil.

   • Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5–7 minutes (stronger tea gives better flavor).

   • Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.

   • Let tea cool to room temperature.

2. Prepare cherry syrup:

   • In a small saucepan, combine cherries, a splash of water (about ¼ cup), and sugar (if desired for extra sweetness).

   • Simmer over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes until cherries soften and syrup thickens slightly.

   • Mash some cherries with a fork for extra flavor.

   • Strain the syrup through a fine sieve to remove solids, pressing down to extract juice.

   • Let syrup cool.

3. Mix the iced tea:

   • In a pitcher, combine cooled tea, cherry syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

   • Stir well.

4. Serve:

   • Fill glasses with ice.

   • Pour cherry pie iced tea over ice.

   • Garnish with fresh cherries, lemon slices, and mint if using.

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Tips:

• For a boozy twist, add a splash of bourbon or rum.

• Use sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy cherry pie spritz.

• Adjust sweetness and cherry flavor by varying syrup amount.

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Want a sweet tea, herbal version, or maybe a frozen slushie twist? I’ve got you!