The Bourbon Sweet Tea

This is a personal favorite. It's my riff on a classic, where Amaro Nonino adds a beautiful bittersweet layer against the juicy peach. The result is a ridiculously refreshing and complex sipper that goes down almost too easily on a warm afternoon.

Approximate ABV 12.2%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $4.66
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart, Bitter
Taste Nuance Fruity, Herbal

Recipe Ingredients

1.5 oz (45 ml) Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Add to Cart
1 oz (30 ml) Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Add to Cart
1/2 oz (15 ml) Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach Liqueur Add to Cart
1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz (15 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
4 oz (~120 ml) chilled black tea
Mint sprig for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Combine bourbon, Amaro Nonino, peach liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and semi-rich simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Add ice and shake thoroughly until well-chilled.
3. Strain over fresh ice into your serving glass.
4. Top with chilled black tea.
5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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