Sweet Tea Whiskey Smash Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 16 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 lemon wheels
  • 3 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ½ ounces Averna
  • 1 ½ ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dried orange wheels, for garnish
  • 2 mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
  1. Steep the loose-leaf tea in 2 cups just-boiled water for 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Strain immediately into a glass packed with ice to chill.
  3. Stir honey and ¼ cup warm water together until fully dissolved. Set aside.
  4. Smack the mint between your palms and place in a shaker with the lemon wheels. Muddle gently 4 to 5 times.
  5. Add the bourbon, amaro, lemon juice, and 1 ounce of honey syrup.
  6. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds.
  7. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice into a rocks glass or tall Collins glass.
  8. Top each drink with 2 ounces of chilled black tea.
  9. Garnish with a dried orange wheel and a mint sprig, and serve immediately.