Teresa's Recipes
Iced Tinto de Verano Tea Latte
Immerse yourself in a Spanish summer with this refreshing and invigorating Iced Tinto de Verano Tea Latte! This drink is a unique marriage of Spain's beloved red wine-based cocktail, Tinto de Verano, and a creamy iced tea latte. The deep, fruity notes of the red wine flawlessly blend with the robust black tea, while the zing of lemon juice and the creaminess of milk provide a harmonious balance. This beverage is sure to transport you to a sun-drenched Spanish patio, no matter where you are!
Ingredients
- 2 Black tea bags
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 tablespoons, or to taste Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup, your favorite variety Red wine
- Enough to fill 2 glasses Ice cubes
- 1/2 cup, or to taste Milk
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 10g
Instructions
- In a heatproof pitcher, place 2 black tea bags.
- Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- After steeping, remove the tea bags. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of your favorite red wine to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Take two glasses and fill them with ice cubes.
- Pour the tea and wine mixture over the ice cubes in the glasses, dividing the mixture evenly.
- Top each glass with milk to taste, and stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for a refreshing, Spanish-inspired treat!
Tips
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the red wine with grape juice.
- Experiment with different types of tea for unique flavor profiles.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk.