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Refreshing Summer Bourbon Tea Recipes

Written by Shannon

Keep cool this summer with Wild Turkey

Looking for a refreshing way to keep cool this 4th of July while staying loyal to the spirit of the holiday? Try some of the newest combo’s of Wild Turkey’s tried and true American summer classics.

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The LiberTea

Ingredients (makes 1 large pitcher):

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups lemonade
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup Wild Turkey Bourbon
  • 1 ½ cups American Honey

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat; add 4 teabags of black tea. Steep 8 minutes; discard teabags. Add 2 cups cold water and lemonade; transfer to pitcher and chill. Add fresh basil leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush basil until fragrant. Stir in Wild Turkey Bourbon and American Honey. Serve over ice.

Wild Turkey Mint Tea

Ingredients (makes 1 pitcher):

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 2 tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 ½ cups Wild Turkey Bourbon
  • Juice of half lemon
  • Juice of half lime

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat; add 4 teabags of black tea. Steep 8 minutes; discard teabags. Add 2 cups cold water. Transfer to pitcher and chill. Add fresh mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush mint until fragrant. Stir in Wild Turkey bourbon. Serve over ice.

Wild Turkey Sparkling Tea

Ingredients (makes 1 pitcher):

  • 4 cups water
  • 8 red herbal tea bags (such as lemon zinger or hibiscus)
  • 2 cups Wild Turkey American Honey
  • Splash of club soda
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Cherries for garnish

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Steep 10 minutes; discard tea bags. Add 2 cups cold water to tea. Stir in Wild Turkey American Honey. Transfer to pitcher and chill. Just before serving, add lemon juice and a splash of club soda for a touch of refreshing fizz. Serve over ice.

About the author

Shannon

Shannon is a 22-year-old Floridian currently studying PR at the University of South Florida. Her obsessions include: finding the newest fitness trend (currently Physique 57 DVDs), keeping up with the latest celebrity gossip, and her American Eagle stretch jeans. When she has some free time that doesn't include studying for one of her many exams, she enjoys hanging with her friends and family, going to Disney World, shopping, and eating good food. Follow her on twitter @ShannonDormer