B and Tea

Name: B and Tea
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, such as Jim Beam Black; 1 1/2 ounces good-quality black tea, such as City Harvest Black Tea, strong brewed and chilled; 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice; Orange slice; Ice cubes; Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

9 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 ounces bourbon, such as Jim Beam Black
1 1/2 ounces good-quality black tea, such as City Harvest Black Tea, strong brewed and chilled
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Orange slice
Ice cubes
Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

1

For the mint syrup: Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Cook until the sugar has melted.
3

Stir in the mint and let steep 30 minutes.
4

Strain the mint leaves.
5

For the cocktail: Combine the bourbon, tea, lemon juice, lime juice and 2 ounces mint syrup in a cocktail shaker and shake for 5 seconds.
6

Rub the orange slice around the rim of highball glass and fill with ice.
7

Pour the cocktail over the ice and garnish with the mint sprig.
8

SERVINGS: 1
9

Calories: 230
10

Total Fat: 0 grams
11

Saturated Fat: 0 grams
12

Protein: 0 grams
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Total carbohydrates: 35 grams
14

Sugar: 33 grams
15

Fiber: 0 grams
16

Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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Sodium: 2 milligrams