A refreshing grapefruit cocktail made with black tea, simple syrup, and bourbon. This easy-to-make cocktail is refreshing, vibrant and so tasty. Highly customizable so anyone could enjoy it, sip on this drink any time of the year!
Total Time
35min
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0 Ratings
Author: Chelsea Peachtree
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Black Tea
•
4
cups
Water
•
4
bags
Black Tea
Simple Syrup
•
1
Grapefruit
•
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
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Brew Black Tea (4 bags) in Water (4 cups), allow it to steep for 10 minutes.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Author's Notes
Make this drink non-alcoholic by skipping the bourbon.
You can totally use another fruit instead of grapefruit, I have made this with peaches, as well as apples and oranges.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
137
FAT
0.1 g
PROTEIN
0.5 g
CARBS
30.3 g
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