Minty Bourbon Lemonade

This refreshing cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet tea, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic fresh mint, spiked with a generous amount of bourbon. It's the perfect beverage to enjoy on a relaxing afternoon or to elevate the game day experience. The Minty Bourbon Lemonade is a harmonious mix of flavors that will leave you feeling cool and rejuvenated.

Minty Bourbon Lemonade

A refreshing and zesty cocktail with sweet tea, lemon juice, fresh mint, and a kick of bourbon.

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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 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup strained lemon juice, chilled
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • Ice
  • Lemon slices, 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 boiling water for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bag and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
  4. Strain the sweet tea base into a glass pitcher, discarding the mint leaves.
  5. Add 2 cups of water, the lemon juice, and bourbon to the pitcher and stir well.
  6. Serve the cocktail over ice, garnished with lemon slices.