Throughout the South, sweet tea is nothing to be taken lightly—most families have a preferred recipe, this is ours. Get the recipe for Sweet Iced Tea »

Hibiscus tea has a tart, floral flavor that pairs beautifully with spicy fresh ginger in this refreshing drink. Get the recipe for Iced Ginger Hibiscus Tea »

Fresh-brewed iced tea gets a boost from gin and fresh fruit in this not-too-sweet cocktail.

Judy Haubert’s full-flavored chai has plenty of kick, thanks to the addition of black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon, and plenty of other warming spices. This moderately sweet recipe can be adjusted to your taste by either adding or subtracting a quarter cup of the honey or agave nectar. Get the recipe for Chai Iced Tea »

Invented in 1972 by Robert “Rosebud” Butt, then bartender at the Oak Beach Inn in Suffolk County, Long Island, this multiliquor drink’s reputation for potency quickly made it a classic.

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