Who else is struggling in this summer heat? OMG, I felt as if I was going to melt the other day. Luckily, I had some of my famous Cherry Lime Sweet Tea on hand, so I was good! You must try this sweet tea recipe ASAP, and be sue to serve it over lots of ice!

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Cherry Lime Sweet Tea

Delicious and refreshing, this Cherry Lime Sweet Tea is the perfect summertime beverage!

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Course Drinks

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Cooling Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 people

Author Mom's Recipe Collection

Ingredients

• 6 Cups of water
• 2-3 Tea Bags
• 2 C. cherries pitted and cut in half
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ C. Sugar or more, to taste
• Ice

Instructions

1. Boil 3 cups of water.
2. Turn off and add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add cherries and tea bags.
3. After 3-5 minutes, remove tea bags.
4. Let cool.
5. In a pitcher/container, combine tea mixture and lime juice.
6. Add remaining 3 cups of water and add ice.
7. Garnish glasses with a cherry and lime slice.

Recipe Notes

*Tip: to get more juice out of the lime, roll on hard surface then place in microwave for 10-15 seconds.