Best 2 Blackberry Bourbon Iced Tea Recipes

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Blackberry bourbon iced tea is a refreshing and delicious summer drink. It is perfect for enjoying on a hot day or for sipping while grilling with friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this delicious iced tea at home. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best blackberry bourbon iced tea. We will also share some tips for making the perfect iced tea and storing it properly.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BLACKBERRY-BOURBON ICED TEA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups fresh blackberries
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus mint sprigs for garnish
6 good-quality black tea bags
Good-quality bourbon, to taste (Bobby likes Woodford Reserve)

Steps:

  • Combine the blackberries, sugar and chopped mint in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon; let sit while making the tea.
  • While the blackberries are macerating, bring 1 1/2 quarts cold water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for about 3 minutes. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea over the blackberry mixture. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  • Pour the mixture through a strainer into a pitcher, pressing on the solids. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (You can also pour the mixture into a bowl set over an ice bath to cool it faster.)
  • Serve the blackberry tea over ice in tall glasses and float a shot of bourbon on top of each. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs (like a mint julep).

BLACKBERRY-BOURBON ICED TEA



BLACKBERRY-BOURBON ICED TEA image

Categories     Fruit

Yield 4 - 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3C blackberries
3/4C sugar
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
6 black tea bags
bourbon

Steps:

  • 1. Combine blackberries, sugar, mint. Mash. Let sit. 2. Boil 1 1/2 quarts water. Remove from heat, add teabags. Steep for 3 minutes. Remove bags, pour over blackberries. Let cool. 3. Strain. Chill for at least 2 hours. 4. Serve blackberries over ice in tall glass. float bourbon on top.

Tips:

  • Use fresh blackberries. Fresh blackberries have a more intense flavor than frozen or canned blackberries.
  • Choose a good quality bourbon. A good quality bourbon will give your iced tea a smooth, rich flavor.
  • Use unsweetened tea. Unsweetened tea will allow the flavors of the blackberries and bourbon to shine through.
  • Make a simple syrup. A simple syrup is a mixture of sugar and water that is heated until the sugar dissolves. It is used to sweeten the iced tea.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as mint or basil, can add a refreshing flavor to the iced tea.

Conclusion:

Blackberry bourbon iced tea is a delicious and refreshing summer drink. It is perfect for parties, picnics, or just relaxing on the porch. With its sweet, tart, and boozy flavor, blackberry bourbon iced tea is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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