This one is excellent. It requires a bit of advance preparation.
Iced Tea Cocktail
1 to 2 parts Earl Grey-infused vodka (see below)
2 parts lemon soda (E.g., Limonata, Squirt, Fresca, 7-UP)
a sprig of mint (optional)
a thinly sliced lemon (optional)
a splash of simple syrup (optional)
To make Earl Grey-infused vodka: For a 750 ml bottle, steep 4 tea bags for four to five hours (or until it’s brewed-tea color; don’t let it sit too long, or it will get bitter and tannic).
Simple syrup is equal parts by measure of sugar and water, heated to dissolve the sugar, and cooled.
To construct cocktail: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour one to two parts vodka (depending on how strong you like it over ice. Add two parts lemon soda as a mixer. Add lemon, mint, and/or simple syrup if desired.
