Bourbon Citrus Tea Smash

This Bourbon Iced Tea Punch is a delightful blend of freshly brewed tea, citrus juices, and bourbon whiskey, creating a refreshing and flavorful punch. The citrus syrup adds a sweet and zesty touch, perfectly complementing the robust flavor of the bourbon. Garnished with lemon and orange wedges, this punch is a vibrant and invigorating option for gatherings and events.

Bourbon Citrus Tea Smash

A refreshing bourbon-based punch with freshly brewed tea, citrus juices, and a zesty citrus syrup.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large navel orange
  • 1 large lemon
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Luzianne(r) Family Size Iced Tea bags
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled lemonade
  • 2 cups bourbon whiskey, chilled
  • Orange and lemon wedges for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the orange and lemon.
  2. In a small saucepot, combine the citrus zests, 1 cup water, and sugar to make citrus syrup. Boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved, then let it steep for 20 minutes. Strain the solids and discard them, then refrigerate the syrup to cool.
  3. Steep 2 tea bags in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes in a pitcher, then discard the tea bags.
  4. In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled fruit juices, bourbon whiskey, and tea. Add the chilled citrus syrup to taste, 1/2 to 1 cup.
  5. Garnish with lemon and orange wedges. Chill and serve over ice.