Description
Ina Garten’s bourbon arnold palmers blend classic cocktail ingredients with southern charm. Refreshing lemonade meets smooth bourbon in this elegant summer sipper perfect for relaxing afternoons and social gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) bourbon (Maker’s Mark)
- 2 cups (475 ml) water (boiling)
- ½ cup (120 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed, from 3 lemons)
- ½ cup (100 g) simple syrup
- 2 tea bags (Earl Grey or English Breakfast)
- ½ lemon (halved through stem, cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick half-rounds)
Instructions
- Tea Infusion: Submerge tea bags in a measuring container and pour boiling water over them. Steep for 10 minutes to extract robust flavor, then remove and discard used tea bags.
- Mixing Cocktail: Combine brewed tea in a large pitcher with fresh lemon juice, homemade simple syrup, bourbon whiskey, and additional water. Stir thoroughly until ingredients are perfectly blended.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the mixture for 30-60 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and beverage to reach optimal serving temperature.
- Serving Technique: Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes, then carefully pour the chilled tea mixture, ensuring an even and elegant distribution.
- Final Presentation: Garnish each glass with a delicate lemon slice, creating a visually appealing and refreshing bourbon arnold palmer ready to delight guests.
Notes
- Brew Tea Perfectly: Steep tea bags for exactly 10 minutes to extract robust, full-bodied flavor without bitterness.
- Bourbon Selection Matters: Choose a smooth, high-quality bourbon that complements the tea’s natural sweetness and enhances overall drink complexity.
- Chill for Maximum Taste: Refrigerate the mixture for 30-60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and create a harmonious, refreshing beverage.
- Garnish with Precision: Use fresh lemon slices as a final touch to add visual appeal and a bright, citrusy aroma that elevates the drink’s sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg