WHISKEY AND TEA RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare the tea: Place a kettle over high and bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and transfer 2 cups water to a heatproof vessel.
• Add the tea and let steep for 10 minutes. Let the hot tea cool to room temperature. (This yields 2 cups of tea, so you will have some left over; save it for unsweetened iced tea or additional cocktails.)
• Use a muddler to slightly pound the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. You’ll smell the fragrance as the oils release.
• Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add the whiskey, peach nectar, orange liqueur, vanilla extract and 6 ounces of the prepared tea. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain each serving into a highball glass halfway filled with ice and garnish with a mint sprig.

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, pour hot water over tea bags letting steep 5 minutes.
• Bring syrup ingredients to boil, then reduce heat to medium.
• Strain syrup through a fine strainer to remove fruit pieces.
• Add syrup and whiskey to tea, then chill until ready to serve.
• Serve over ice, with sliced peaches, sliced lemons and a mint sprig.
• Enjoy!