Minty Bourbon Lemonade

This Minty Bourbon Lemonade is a delightful and refreshing cocktail perfect for any occasion. It combines the flavors of sweet tea, zesty lemon juice, fresh mint, and the warmth of bourbon to create a delightful beverage that will impress your guests. Serve it over ice with a garnish of lemon slices and mint sprigs for a picture-perfect drink.

Minty Bourbon Lemonade

A refreshing and delightful cocktail that combines sweet tea, lemon juice, fresh mint, and bourbon for a perfect balance of flavors.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 family-sized black tea bag
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup strained lemon juice, chilled
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • Ice
  • Lemon slice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil 2 cups of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Steep the tea bag and mint in the water for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and discard the mint leaves.
  3. Whisk in the sugar until dissolved.
  4. Strain the sweet tea base into a glass pitcher.
  5. Stir in 2 cups of water, the lemon juice, and bourbon.
  6. Serve over ice with a lemon slice.