Description
Cherry Pie Iced Tea is a refreshing and easy-to-make summer drink that combines the classic flavor of cherry pie with chilled black tea. It’s sweet, tart, and full of nostalgic charm—perfect for warm-weather sipping.
Ingredients
4 black tea bags
4 cups water
1 cup cherry pie filling
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional)
Ice cubes
Fresh cherries and mint (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Boil 4 cups of water and steep black tea bags for 5–7 minutes.
2. Remove tea bags and stir in cherry pie filling while tea is warm.
3. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
4. Blend the mixture for a smoother texture and strain if desired.
5. Taste and sweeten with honey or sugar as needed.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until cold.
7. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh cherries and mint.
Notes
Use Montmorency cherry pie filling for the best sweet-tart balance.
For a caffeine-free version, substitute rooibos tea.
Add a crushed graham cracker rim for a pie-like effect.
Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg