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This sweet tea and bourbon is refreshing, delicious and easy to make! It’s a great make ahead cocktail that’s bound to impress your guests!
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Pin ItWho’s dreaming of sitting on a giant wraparound porch in the south with a book and chilled glass of spiked sweet tea? Me, me! I’ve had the south on my mind as Zan and I have been contemplating a trip to New Orleans or maybe Charleston... two charming cities I’ve yet to visit.
Probably because I’m afraid the delightful cobblestone roads and southern charm will hold me back from ever leaving. Yes, I’m that girl who reads all of Nicholas Sparks’ books… I just can’t help it!
Anyway, since country living has been on my mind and the weather in LA has been absolutely perfect, I was craving this cocktail. Read more for the recipe…
Tips For Sweet Tea and Bourbon
- Use the best quality tea bags available to you.
- Ideally, use good quality ‘soft’ spring water or filtered water.
- The longer you let the sweet tea mix steep in the fridge, the stronger the flavor.
- Serve with ice, mint, and a lemon wedge.
- Make sure to serve ice cold.
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Sweet Tea and Bourbon Cocktail
Ingredients
Sweet Tea and Bourbon Cocktail
- 1 cup homemade sweet tea
- 1 oz bourbon
- 1 lemon wedge
- mint leaves to garnish
Sweet Tea Recipe
- 8 bags black tea
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar (add more or less to taste)
- 10 mint leaves
- 3 cups cold water
Instructions
Sweet Tea and Bourbon Cocktail
- Add the tea, bourbon and lemon juice in a tall glass and stir. Top with ice, mint leaves and a lemon wedge. Serve ice cold
Sweet Tea Recipe
- Boil 3 cups water, then remove from the heat and add 8 tea bags and mint leaves to steep.
- Cover and let them sit for 15 minutes.
- While the tea is still hot, add in the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Then add in the cool water and mix.
- Pour the tea into a pitcher or tall jar to store in the refrigerator until cooled.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The black tea has a simple flavor with sweet notes of honey and other flowers or fruits. The black tea is not as strong as the other varieties of tea.
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This looks amazing, and so does that sweet tea recipe! Pinning this, and I’m stopping by to let you know I featured this on my blog today as part of a roundup of 25 Refreshing Summer Cocktails! Feel free to stop by and grab a Featured button if you’d like, and thanks again for the great recipe!
If you add about a teaspoon of baking powder it will cause the tea to be almost perfectly clear:)
Would make a wonderful signature cocktail for a spring/summer wedding!
Oh that looks delicious and perfect for Easter brunch!
Look delish! Can’t wait to try it out.
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sounds delish – and perfect for the upcoming kentucky derby!