Re: Vodka Ice Tea ??

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

I like Vodka Collins and straight up bourbon. Tea I do no sugar with no alcohol.

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

there are lots of seltzer vodka iced teas on the market.

it is definitely NOT anything new.

we happen to love the SURFSIDES and DEEP EDDY.

they are very popular "beach drinks."

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beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@UpNorthGorgy , @Toppers3 , and @Goodie2shoes - I'm not much of a drinker, but ice tea, particularly sweet tea is my drink of choice.

Years ago DH, DD, and I went to the city. DD was about 3. It was a really hot day, and we spent it at the zoo and walking around.

We found a Spaghetti Warehouse when it was time for dinner. I looked at the menu, and apparently without paying much attention and never having heard of it, ordered a Long Island Ice Tea. When it came I was so thirsty I chugged it. It tasted really good. I sat there waiting to eat and feeling woozy. When our food came I took a few bites, then spent most of the night in the ladies' room. I felt so dizzy.

I kept trying to come back to the table. DH thought I had heat exhaustion. Finally our server told DH the "tea" was alcoholic.

I took my food home, and to this day when I see it on a menu we laugh.

I don't drink soda either, unless I'm sick. But I recently tried the new Sprite Tea. I love it! It has no sugar and no caffeine. But I'll only drink it on special occasions - maybe!

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

I haven't drank simce 1985. lol. So out of touch with new inventions. But I used to cocktail while in college. That was in Late 60's-70's. I can't get over the drinks they have now days!!! . What ever happened to Wild Turkey straight up, Scotch rocks, or the fancy drinks we used to dread making, like Singapore Slings, or Tequila Sunrises, Pink Squirrels. lol. I think the Vodka Tea is called a Sun Chaser here in California, and another name escapes me. Or, you can buy one in a can.
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AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

@beach-mom wrote:
@UpNorthGorgy , @Toppers3 , and @Goodie2shoes - I'm not much of a drinker, but ice tea, particularly sweet tea is my drink of choice.

Years ago DH, DD, and I went to the city. DD was about 3. It was a really hot day, and we spent it at the zoo and walking around.

We found a Spaghetti Warehouse when it was time for dinner. I looked at the menu, and apparently without paying much attention and never having heard of it, ordered a Long Island Ice Tea. When it came I was so thirsty I chugged it. It tasted really good. I sat there waiting to eat and feeling woozy. When our food came I took a few bites, then spent most of the night in the ladies' room. I felt so dizzy.

I kept trying to come back to the table. DH thought I had heat exhaustion. Finally our server told DH the "tea" was alcoholic.

I took my food home, and to this day when I see it on a menu we laugh.

I had a similar naive encounter with a Long Island Iced Tea. Practically had to be carried home. Never again.

Tonight I broke out the lemonade and brewed some real iced tea. Inspired by this thread I mixed an Arnold Palmer with loads of ice. Mmmm.... Perfectly wonderful for a sweltering night in front of the fan.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

Been around for ages. Vodka is sweet. One reason for it's popularity. I haven't drunk that. Most of my iced tea is non alcoholic.

Alter Ego · ‎03-12-2010

Although I’ve heard of Long Island Iced Teas (which contain no tea), I’m actually not certain that I’ve heard of vodka ice tea. Not that it surprises me. I’m probably more surprised that I haven’t!! I’m going to bet I’ve seen on menus under some cutesy cocktail name.

Another combo that I’ve never thought about - when in Iceland waiting for some northern lights, they served hot chocolate with vodka.