On a warm day, there's nothing like a refreshing glass of iced tea to cool you down and get you in your groove. But rather than sticking to a plain version, why not jazz it up and turn your iced tea into a spiked treat? This kind of drink has a fairly low alcohol percentage, making it a great beverage for sipping on in the afternoon. Plus, they're packed with all the herbal or citrus flavors of your favorite brews.
Now, while it's easy enough to make spiked iced tea yourself, there are several companies out there that make a pretty good hard iced tea so you don't have to do the work. Twisted Tea, for instance, is a well-known choice, or you could go with Lipton's first-ever alcohol iced tea . If you're after something that will really knock your socks off in terms of taste and quality, however, we tasted and ranked 17 brands of hard tea and found one that rules the roost — 2 Hoots.
What does 2 Hoots Hard Iced Tea taste like? While some spiked tea brands offer a myriad of flavors, 2 Hoots Hard Iced Tea has just two classic offerings — Original and Half & Half. You can also find the original flavor in a zero-sugar option if you prefer. However, no matter which you choose you'll be in for a treat.
The 2 Hoots Original is made of strong, brewed tea, letting the tannins and earthy notes in the beverage shine through despite the addition of the booze. You'll also notice a refreshing citrus touch that's easily detectable in the beverage. Better yet, although you can pick up on t.