The Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea is a mellow summer sipper, perfect for any day you’re craving something tall, cool and easy-drinking. Another attractive aspect of the summery drink is its versatility. While strawberries pair excellently with bourbon, you could substitute a fruit like raspberries or even blueberries, depending on what’s freshest and most available.
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The Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea
INGREDIENTS
2 Large Fresh Strawberries
1 Ounce Lemon Juice
2 Ounces Bourbon
3/4 Simple Syrup
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Garnish: Blueberries, Strawberries, Mint Sprig
HOW TO MAKE
Slice Strawberries into quarters
Add the strawberries and lemon juice into shaker then muddle
Add bourbon, simple syrup, ice, and shake until chilled
Strain into glass over ice
Top with unsweetened tea
Garnish with skewered blueberries, strawberries and a mint sprig
Enjoy!
Basic Simple Syrup (1 Cup)
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. The moment the water begins to boil, remove from the heat, let cool, then refrigerate. Store tightly sealed i the refrigerator, the syrup will keep for 1 week.
About Woodford Reserve
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced taste of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is comprised of more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit & floral notes.