Black Tea and Whiskey Cooler Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What tea to mix with whiskey? ›

The soft, vegetal, grassy flavors of most green tea means it adds to, rather than overpowers, even the lightest whiskies. Often, a green tea will highlight citrusy notes in whisky. The result is a refreshing, breezy drink ideal for summer picnics and sultry evenings.

Dark liquids – Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, Sherry

There are plenty of teas available now, so experiment widely to get the look you want, altering steeping times, water temperature and dilution. Another technique for making dark coloured drinks is to add some burnt sugar to water and mix.

Whisky Tea Highball

This one's a no brainer. Satisfyingly simple, you can whip up a batch in minutes that'll keep you happy all night long. Stir a shot of your preferred black tea with whisky and sugar syrup, pouring into an ice-filled glass. Top up with cold soda water and garnish with orange peel *chefs kiss*.

The steps are so easy the recipe below seems like a cop out – 1) purchase your preferred brand of middle-shelf bourbon whiskey; 2) infuse one sachet of tea to two cups bourbon in a jar for 2-3 days; 3) transfer to airtight bottles and store as you would any whiskey. Seriously. It's that quick and simple!

Black tea, whether classic English breakfast tea or orange pekoe, is the ideal accompaniment to rum. co*cktails like the Fish House Punch (a full bottle of dark rum with just as much black tea, as well as some Cognac and peach brandy) and Planter's Punch (a simple mix of black tea and dark rum).

Toddies to Your Taste

Brandy, rum, and whiskey all make an excellent hot toddy. From there, switch out the citrus, add fruit, include warming spices, or sweeten it with whatever you like. However you choose to make your hot toddy, it can quickly become a new cold-weather favorite.

Black tea is made from the fermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. These dried leaves and leaf buds are also used to make green and oolong teas. Black tea contains 2% to 4% caffeine, which affects thinking and alertness.

Raspberry and peach are two favorite fruit flavors that pair well with fresh-brewed black tea, and you can never go wrong with citrus - especially lemon. Reminiscent of the ever-popular Arnold Palmer, fruit and black tea are a perfect pair, whether hot or cold.

What is whiskey and iced tea called? ›

The Texas tea is really just a Long Island iced tea with a shot of bourbon. It's a simple twist on a popular mixed drink and one that you're sure to enjoy. Better yet, you can make it as a single drink or mix it up for a party. Be warned, though; it's easy to make it a little too strong if you're not careful.

I allowed 2 teabags to steep in roughly 1 cup of bourbon for 8 hours. Normally when I create infusions, they sit a little longer than 8 hours. Sometimes my infusions sit overnight other times they infuse for days. It really just depends on what the ingredients are.

Its molecules will evaporate not just when alcohol reaches its boiling point, a chilly 173 degrees Fahrenheit compared to water's 212 degree Fahrenheit boiling point, but any time it is exposed to the air. Despite its ability to dissipate, “it's impossible to cook out all of the alcohol [in a dish],” says McGee.

Here's the thing: you can infuse just about any ingredient into whiskey. Fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are the most common ingredients to infuse with whiskey. Believe it or not, you can also work with butter and cheese or fat-wash whiskey with smoked ham, cooked bacon, charcuterie and other meats.

“Mint adds a slight sweetness and a floral flavor to whiskey that is aged in oak,” she says. “Tarragon brings a spicy, savory element and some licorice. Anise hyssop also has licorice notes and this wonderful pineapple note.” Try them alone as a garnish or muddled into a drink. Or brew an herbal simple syrup.

One of the most important rules is to never mix different types of alcohol in the same drink or drinking session. Mixing spirits like vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey with beer or wine can lead to rapid intoxication and increase the likelihood of experiencing a severe hangover.