Sweet tea is getting a party-perfect makeover.

What’s also true is that every good Southern event needs a punch.

Be sure to use unsweetened tea to get the flavors of this punch perfectly balanced.

A glass of sweet tea punch with a sprig of mint

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)fresh mint or rosemary sprigs

Ice

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

Stir together guava nectar, tea, and lemon juice, in a large punch bowl or pitcher.

Southern Living Sweet Tea Punch ingredients

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Chill until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, add ice, lemon slices, and herb sprigs.

Southern Living Sweet Tea Punch stirring together the drink

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Southern Living Sweet Tea Punch in the bowl to serve

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