I couldn’t let you go off into the firework-speckled sunset without a refreshing, fabulous, FUN project that’s practically made for the 4th of July, could I?
Homemade Sweet Tea Vodka paired with sweet lemonade, crushed ice, and a big ol’ lemon wedge is just the thing you need for this sizzling hot holiday weekend!
How Much Sweetener to Add
I like making sweet tea vodka myself because I get to decide how much sweetener to add. Instead of granulated sugar, I use simple syrup which is equal parts sugar and water heated until clear. If you plan on pairing your Sweet Tea Vodka mostly with lemonade I recommend adding 2 – 4 Tablespoons simple syrup to the tea vodka. If you plan on drinking it with plain water, I’d add somewhere between 6 – 8 Tablespoons simple syrup.
Remember, you can always add more sweetener, but you can’t take it away!
Homemade Sweet Tea Vodka
Have you ever had sweet tea vodka before? Its essentially lightly sweetened tea made with vodka, instead of water. Can you say UPGRADE?! Hahahahahaha. I swear I haven’t had (m)any of these cocktails today.
There are several brands of popular Sweet Tea Vodkas on the market but, according to my research, none will confirm if they’re gluten free or not. Furthermore, since there’s no labeling laws around having to disclose what’s in a particular alcohol product, we have no idea what they contain in terms of added sugar, artificial flavoring, coloring, etc.
Trust me, there’s an easier way. Combine black tea bags and a bottle of vodka, steep, then lightly sweeten with simple syrup. 3 ingredients + 15 minutes = voila, homemade Sweet Tea Vodka!