Easy Blackberry Iced Tea (Pitcher Drink)
A blackberry iced tea pitcher drink with just 3 ingredients plus water, for summer parties, showers and luncheons. Serve this refreshing recipe as is, or add in some alcohol for a boozy blackberry lemonade cocktail for adults.
Nothing says “southern” like a glass of sweetened iced tea. I was raised on it, and at family reunions there are gallons of it with everyone sharing their favorite version.
I created this blackberry tea recipe that’s big on taste, and is a terrific base for a cocktail. And it’s easy because I start with blackberry flavored tea bags and prepared lemonade.
Pitcher Drink for Parties
The pretty red color makes it a great signature beverage for lots of occasions.
- Summer parties
- 4th of July celebrations
- Tea party
- Baby & bridal showers
- Ladies luncheons
- Potluck parties
- family reunions and church socials
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Ingredients
The flavor combines blackberry tea with just enough lemonade to add depth and complexity.
Here’s the list of ingredients, and you’ll need water too, of course.
- Blackberry flavor tea bags. These are regular size, not family size so you’ll be using 16 of them. You can also use any combination variety such as Blackberry-Pomegranate, Blackberry-Raspberry, etc.
- Lemonade. I just use a prepared bottle of lemonade from the store. Find it in the soda or juice aisle and use a sparkling lemonade if you want to add effervescence.
- Granulated sugar. You’ll notice in the recipe card below that I’ve stated 3 to 4 tablespoons of sugar, but this really comes down to preference. Some people like their tea sweeter than others. You can add more if you like, but make sure you taste it first and add the sugar while the tea is still hot so it can dissolve.
- Garnish. This is fun drink to garnish using fresh or frozen blackberries, lemon slice and fresh mint. Frozen blackberries have a pretty frosted look and can help keep your drink chilled for a bit.
How to Make It
- Make the tea on the stovetop and steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in sugar to dissolve it.
- Let the tea cool completely and then mix in lemonade. Serve over ice.
Blackberry Lemonade Cocktail
Make the pitcher recipe according to directions and add in 1 cup of vodka, or to taste. You can also try it with bourbon for a sweet southern cocktail.
More Iced Tea Recipes
I hope you’ll add this blackberry tea to your next gathering. Here are some more iced tea drink recipes to try.
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Blackberry Tea recipe
Serve this refreshing blackberry iced tea for summer parties, luncheons and showers. Use blackberry flavored tea bags and prepared lemonade to jumpstart this easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 16 Blackberry flavor tea bags (any combination variety)
- 1 cup prepared lemonade
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup vodka Optional
- Garnish: frozen blackberries, lemon slices, fresh mint
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add tea bags and remove from heat, steeping for 10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until it dissolves; Let tea cool completely.
- Pour cooled tea into a pitcher and mix in lemonade. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Add vodka if desired.
- Serve over ice.
Makes your mouth water just looking at it. Looks delicious!
Your drink looks so refreshing!
This would be great with a sparkling wine or vodka. Thanks
equal is such a great sweetener!
I love tea and lemonade. They are my drinks for the spring and summer. They seem to quench my thrist better than any other drink. This recipe sounds divine. Thank you for sharing. Love Blackberry and Pomegranate.
i always use equal in my teas
i love drinking equal in my teas
Looks delicious! Iced tea is my husbands favorite!
I does look very tasty and refreshing.. I need this since I live in AZ!
This looks wonderful! I love iced tea!
i love using equal
love the ideas!
Love the garnish idea! So very pretty!
Your lemonade looks so refreshing and pretty! Perfect for this summer!
Looks refreshing. I’ll have to try it this weekend when we have our expected 80 degree day. Unusual for this time of year in Oregon.
The recipe looks yummy.