Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 7 cups Water, divided
  • 6 bags Black Tea ((we like this with Earl Grey))
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 inch Ginger, peeled ((optional, see note))
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) Bourbon
  • 12 dashes Bitters
  • Ice
  • Lemon Slices or Peel
  • Fresh Mint

Instruction

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add tea bags and brew according to package directions, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Strain off tea bags (do not squeeze or press down on the tea bags as you strain them or the tea will be bitter).
  • While tea is brewing, combine 1 cup water, sugar, ginger, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and simmer just until the sugar is fully dissolved. Pour syrup through a fine strainer (this will remove any pieces of ginger or lemon pulp).
  • Combine tea and simple syrup. (Note: Taste the tea as you go and reduce the amount of simple syrup if you’d prefer it less sweet.)
  • Stir bourbon and bitters into the tea.
  • At this point the tea can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Serve tea over ice with lemon slices and / or fresh mint for garnish.