Florida Sunshine Sipper

This whiskey cooler is a refreshing and vibrant tribute to Florida A&M, with flavors inspired by the school's colors and a nod to its resilience. The infusion of black tea adds a depth of flavor, making it a perfect year-round refresher.

Florida Sunshine Sipper

A vibrant and refreshing whiskey cooler inspired by the colors and resilience of Florida A&M, with the depth of black tea and the zest of orange liqueur.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 black tea bags or 1/2 tablespoon loose black tea
  • 2 large mint leaves, plus extra mint sprig for garnish
  • Ice
  • 2 oz small-batch whiskey, such as Uncle Nearest 1884
  • 2 oz peach nectar (or mango nectar)
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur
  • 1/4 oz pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Boil 2 1/2 cups of water in a kettle. Remove from heat and transfer 2 cups of water to a heatproof vessel.
  2. Steep the black tea in the hot water for 10 minutes, then let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Gently muddle the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
  4. Add ice, whiskey, peach nectar, orange liqueur, vanilla extract, and 3 oz of the prepared tea to the shaker.
  5. Shake for 30 seconds.
  6. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a mint sprig.