Foolproof Grapefruit Bourbon Ice Tea

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

Black Tea

4 cups

Water

4 bags

Black Tea

Simple Syrup

1

Grapefruit

4-5 slices and some juice needed, plus extra slices for garnish

1 1/2 cups

Water

1/2 cup

Granulated Sugar

Cocktail

1 fl oz

Bourbon

or Vodka, Gin, Tequila

to taste

Ice

to taste

Fresh Rosemary

for garnish

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Brew Black Tea (4 bags) in Water (4 cups) , allow it to steep for 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the black tea is steeping, begin making simple syrup. Add Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) , Water (1 1/2 cups) , and 4-5 slices of Grapefruit (1) to a saucepan on medium stirring periodically.

Step 3

Once the sugar has dissolved, remove it from heat and transport it into a heat-resistant container. Cool both the simple syrup and black tea in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Once both have cooled, make your drink! Add Bourbon (1 fl oz) , 2 oz of cold black tea, and 2 oz of simple syrup. If this is not sweet enough for you, add another ounce of simple syrup. Stir, then fill the glass to the rim with Ice (to taste) .

Step 5

Optionally, add 1/2 oz of grapefruit juice to the drink to add a little tartness and garnish with Fresh Rosemary (to taste) and/or grapefruit slices.