21 New Ways to Enjoy Sweet Tea

Recipe: Classic Sweet Tea

There is simply no more iconic Southern drink.

Recipe: Southern Sweet Tea

Our classic recipe for sweet iced tea, Southern Sweet Tea, is a Southerner's favorite. If you like your iced tea extra sweet, add the full cup of sugar.

Watch: Simply Southern Sweet Tea

Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

Blueberries and lemon add a refreshing flair to iced tea for your next summer get-together.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Tiramisù

Tiramisù is delicious no matter what. Throw sweet tea into the mix and you'll have a to-die-for dessert.

Recipe: Blackberry Sweet Tea

Shake your thirst with an inviting glass of Blackberry Sweet Tea. For the garnish, cut desired amount of wooden skewers into 5-inch lengths; then place fresh blackberries on skewers.

Recipe: Lemonade Sweet Tea

Combine two Southern favorites—lemonade and iced tea—for a deliciously refreshing drink.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

This salad is packed with delicious ingredients—pecans, shrimp, peaches, and blue cheese. Whip up an easy Sweet Tea Vinaigrette to top it off.

Recipe: Citrus Sweet Tea

Pineapple, orange, lemon juice, and cloves help upgrade this Southern classic. Garnish with lemon slices for a memorable drink.

Recipe: Mint Julep Sweet Tea

This iced cocktail features the best of two classic Southern drinks: the mint julep and sweet tea. For best results, sip in a rocking chair on a front porch somewhere.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Icebox Tart

A cool citrus-flavored tart with a hint of sweet tea is the perfect dessert. Serve in a Gingersnap Crust, or use your favorite prepared crust for an easy shortcut.

Recipe: Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

Instead of sweetening your iced tea with sugar, use honey instead. Add some grated fresh ginger for a delightful twist.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Dulce de Leche

Serve this sweet concoction over ice cream with salted nuts. Yum!

Recipe: Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Great for a summer party, this peach sweet tea punch is a refreshing crowd pleaser.

Recipe: Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

A hint of tea, brown sugar, and rosemary makes up the marinade for this grilled chicken. The combination is irresistible!

Recipe: Spiked Lemonade Sweet Tea

Spiked with bourbon or rum, this sweet tea is just for the adults. Garnish with fresh sugarcane and pineapple slices for a sophisticated presentation.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Rice

No need to make plain rice ever again! Use tea instead of water while cooking for added flavor.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Kick up your rice a notch with jalapeños. Paired with sweet peaches, this recipe will be your favorite sweet-and-spicy side dish.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Rice Tabbouleh

Try a fresh tabbouleh recipe for another twist on plain rice—seasoned with mint, lemon juice, parsley, and green onions.

Recipe: Slightly Sweet Tea

Serve refreshing sweet tea to guests without a tinge of guilt. This green tea version is sweetened with honey and flavored with orange and lime. At 68 calories per cup, you may find a new summer favorite.

Recipe: Mint Simple Syrup

Recipe: Lemon Balm Simple Syrup

Recipe: Basil Simple Syrup

Recipe: Rosemary Simple Syrup

Jazz up your iced tea with these simple syrups. Add two to three Tbsp. of one of these syrups to add loads of flavor to your iced tea.

Recipe: Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake

Feeling rowdy? Spin this into a tipsy cake by substituting up to 2 Tbsp. vodka or bourbon for the lemon juice in the frosting.