Name: Kentucky Derby Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 3 oz brewed black tea, chilled; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 1 oz orange juice; 1 oz simple syrup; Mint sprigs for garnish; Lemon wheel for garnish

Kentucky Derby Tea

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Kentucky Derby Tea is a refreshing Southern cocktail blend of bourbon, tea, and citrus, perfect for savoring the spirit of the Derby season.

Author: Avery Mitchell
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Category: Drink
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 oz bourbon whiskey
3 oz brewed black tea, chilled
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz simple syrup
Mint sprigs for garnish
Lemon wheel for garnish

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Instructions

Fill a shaker with ice.
Add bourbon, chilled black tea, lemon juice, orange juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel.
Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute bourbon with iced tea and add a splash of club soda for fizz.

Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/kentucky-derby-tea-special-recipe/