This Easy Iced Tea and Rum Cocktail has just three ingredients! You'll love this refreshing iced tea with alcohol.
Are you ready for an easy rum cocktail that tastes like summertime in a glass?
You're going to love this spiked iced tea! It's perfect for Labor Day, your Fourth of July menu or any cookout.
You just need three ingredients.
You're welcome!
And speaking of refreshing summer drinks, don't miss this lemonade with Everclear!
Recipe ingredients
Sweet Tea: You can buy a jug of sweet iced tea (affiliate link) for convenience. Or, make it using a powdered mix. You also could steep black tea and then add sugar to taste. Here are some tips on brewing iced tea from Martha Stewart.
Rum: White rum, also called "light rum," works best here. It's sweeter ― and you guessed it ― lighter than dark rum.
Lemon Juice: You just need one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for two drinks. I recommend squeezing half of a lemon until you have the amount you need. You could use bottled lemon juice if that's all you have, but it won't be as tasty.
Recipe Tips
- Try adding a little cinnamon for a spicy iced tea cocktail. It's delicious!
- Consider making a 2-quart pitcher (affiliate link) of this boozy iced tea if you have guests. Pour it over ice in each glass. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Frequently asked questions
No, this iced tea and rum mixed drink isn't the same thing. As a matter of fact, Long Island Iced Tea doesn't even contain iced tea! It's a blend of five kinds of liquor but has the same color as tea.
Rum will last indefinitely, as long as it's not stored in the sunlight. Keep it tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Once opened, a properly stored bottle of rum will be safe to consume indefinitely, according to Still Tasty. However, the rum may lose some of its flavor over time.
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Enjoy!
If you try this Easy Iced Tea and Rum Cocktail, please leave a comment and a rating!
Iced Tea and Rum Cocktail
Ingredients
- 12 ounces brewed sweet iced tea (see notes)
- 3 ounces white rum
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ice as needed
- lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the iced tea in a liquid measuring cup. Add in the rum.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir.
- To serve, pour into two cocktail glasses (with ice, if needed) and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
Nutrition
(Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C. Originally published on August 31, 2016, and updated now with additional information.)
Michael Barrett says
The cocktail is called a Washburn and you generally float dark rum over the top. GQ included it on one of their cocktails back in the 80s.
Mamma C says
Hi Michael - Oh, that's interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Marlo says
Thankx I always wondered is it a good drink wo sugar if trying to diet?
Mamma C says
Hi Marlo - I haven't tried it with unsweetened tea, but you could make it that way and then add a sugar substitute such as Stevia, if needed.
Pam says
How refreshing, but simple! I'm a big iced tea drinker (southerner here), but never think of making it into a cocktail. Great idea!
Mamma C says
Hi Pam - This is one of my most popular recipes every year! I hope you try it!
Steve Corcoran says
Very common drink here along the gulf-coast of Florida. When made with unsweetened ice tea it is called a "Davey Jones", when 1/2 & 1/2 or sweet tea is used, they call it "a Smiling Davey Jones".
Mamma C says
I've got to get to the Gulf Coast of Florida. I've never heard of a Smiling Davey Jones, but I love it! Smiling's my favorite! Thanks, Steve.
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
Happy Labor Day!!!
Mamma C says
You too, Cheryl! Enjoy.
Shinee says
Yum, I could use some cocktail tonight! And it's been way too long since I had some rum too. And wait, what? No iced tea in Long Island Ice Tea?? That doesn't make sense. Haha
Mamma C says
Haha! I'm still stunned about the Long Island iced tea! But rum works really well with iced tea and lemon juice, so I'm content with these cocktails. Thanks, Shinee!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
It looks amazing. Now do they have green tea? Green tea is also supposed to be good for our health so you could have the health benefit plus the nice adult part!! I'll definitely give this tea a try.
Mamma C says
Tradewinds makes a Green Tea with Honey, but that flavor isn't available at my local grocery store. You might be able to find it near you, though. Thanks, Marisa!
jacquee | i sugar coat it! says
Yes, please to adult iced tea!! We are sweltering over here!
Mamma C says
It's perfect for a hot day! I just need to be in a pool somewhere drinking it. 🙂
Debi at Life Currents says
This sounds refreshing and lovely. It's so hot today - I'd love one of these!
Mamma C says
Oh, yes, this will cool you down. I'll pour you one, Debi!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
What a refreshing cocktail! There's nothing like an adult beverage to end the day!
Mamma C says
And sometimes, to get us through the day...Thanks, Jen!