Spring and summer days in Texas were made for a sweet, refreshing tea. However, for those who have a love of this drink but also a love of something with a little kick, there are actually delicious, thirst-quenching tea cocktails in existence. They’ll answer the age-old question of why Granny had a secret stash in the back of the bottom left kitchen cabinet (guess it wasn’t so secret after all!). And the Backyard Tea Cocktail is one of the best!
The Backyard Tea Cocktail is like something your grandmother might have invented when her friends were coming over for an afternoon visit but neglected to tell your grandfather and his buddies, who were likely hanging out in the garage. It’s a sipper, and one that’s sure to please. It’s also quite refreshing and reminiscent of summer days on the porch. A nice little number generated by mixing rum, tea, and lemonade, the ratios are just-so, meaning that the drinker can clearly define what’s in their drink yet still appreciate the pleasant blend as it slides across the tongue. It may cool you off; it may heat you up; it’s bound to get you scouring the internet for cocktail recipes you’ve yet to try. But for just a little while, it will also punctuate an afternoon break in the backyard with its mellow and subtle sensation. There’s no harm in drinking something a little more grown-up than originally intended. Tea was made for porch sitting and sipping. This just has a little bit of a zing to it which can easily be that much better with freshly made lemonade! How completely Texan is this drink?
