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Sweet Tea Bourbon Cocktails

May 6, 2011 by Joy the Baker 175 Comments

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I’d smile at rum.  Coy… but not really coy.

I’d say hello to vodka.  I’d wave, and smile with teeth.

I’d totally make out with gin… tonic and lime everywhere.

But bourbon.  I’d marry bourbon… as long as bourbon understands that I often stay up until 3 am writing silly blog posts, with a scarf on my head, a shaky leg, and post-it notes everywhere.  But I have a feeling that bourbon understands me.  I’m not too worried.

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Little itty bitty kitchen peek.

What is pleasantly cropped out of this picture is my cat in the kitchen sink attacking the dirty kitchen sponge.

Livin’ classy.

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I’m fairly certain that we’re approaching the time of year when it’s reasonable to drink uncanny amounts of sweetener in cold, black tea.

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It seems only natural to add fresh mint, muddled orange and bourbon.

This cocktail is simple, uncomplicated, refreshing, easy to drink, and a really lovely celebration of mid-spring.

You know it’s going to be summer soon, right?  There are short dresses and summer heels in my future. Oh man.  I need tan lotion and tea.

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Sweet Tea Bourbon Cocktail with fresh mint and orange

Print this Recipe!

6 cups water

4 or 5 black tea bags

1/4 cup agave syrup (honey will do too)

1/4 to 1/2 cup bourbon (depending on how strong you want your cocktail)

4  to 6 sliced orange rounds

6 sprigs fresh mint

lots of ice

Bring water to a boil.  Turn off water and add black tea bags.  Steep tea for 3 to 5 minutes.  Remove the tea bags, place the tea in a large pitcher and let rest in the refrigerator until cold.

Place agave, bourbon, orange slices and fresh mint in a medium bowl.  It the back of a spoon, begin to muddle (or press together) the ingredients.  The oranges will release some juice, the mint will become fragrant, and the bourbon will tickle your nose.  It’ll smell delicious.  Once the mixture is pressed together, and the flavors are extracted, add the mixture to the pitcher of tea.  Stir well.  ((Feel free to strain the orange wedges and the mint leaves before pouring into the pitcher of tea, if you’d like.))

Fill glasses with ice cubes.  Pour sweet, boozy tea over ice.  Enjoy.  Drink it up.

 

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  1. Colleen @ The Taste Place

    August 24, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Those look heavenly! Can’t wait to try!

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  2. Kelly Anderson

    August 6, 2013 at 5:29 am

    Thanks for this one. Gladly appreciated this one.

    Reply
  3. Emily

    April 25, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I am a Kentucky girl, born and raised. I served this a few Christmases ago at my “Kentucky Christmas” themed meal. I’m serving it again tomorrow night at a pre-party before a community play. This is my favorite bourbon cocktail. I was so surprised the first time I tried it because the tea mellows out the bourbon, but it’s still so prominent. Thank you for this recipe!

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  4. Laurie

    May 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I so agree with marrying Bourbon. ;) But if you really want to fall in love with Bourbon try Woodford Reserve. It’s soooo smooth and the only bourbon to use in a mint julep. Can’t wait to try this drink, it sounds completely wonderful and very “Kentucky”! With the Derby coming up this weekend you need to get to some WR and some mint for a pitcher of tea and some juleps! Oh, and a big, pretty hat! Happy Derby Day!

    Reply
  5. Sam

    March 28, 2012 at 2:12 am

    How long will this mix last for in the fridge? A few days? Thank you, sounds delicious

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      April 9, 2012 at 11:43 pm

      a week or so!

      Reply
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