Southern Sunset Serenade

Name: Southern Sunset Serenade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 4 oz cold sweet tea; 1/2 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz honey syrup; 1 tsp sugar; for garnish lemon wheel; for garnish mint sprig; null ice

Sweet tea and bourbon cocktail with honey and lemon

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

11g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:Cold sweet tea, bourbon, honey, lemon, sugar

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Imagine a drink that encapsulates the essence of a languid, golden sunset over the lush landscapes of the South, a symphony of sweet, tangy, and warm flavors that dance together in harmony. This is the Southern Sunset Serenade, a cocktail that brings a novel twist to the classic blend of sweet tea and bourbon, elevated with the velvety touch of honey, the refreshing zing of lemon, and a whisper of sugar to perfectly balance it all. Served in a highball glass to showcase its beautiful hues, this drink is not just a cocktail; it's an experience. Ingredients: - 2 oz Bourbon - 4 oz Cold Sweet Tea - 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 1/2 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water, heated until honey dissolves, then cooled) - 1 tsp Sugar (for rimming the glass) - Lemon Wheel (for garnish) - Mint Sprig (for garnish) - Ice Glass: Highball Instructions: 1. Begin by preparing your highball glass. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip it into a small plate of sugar to create a sweet rim. 2. In a shaker, combine the bourbon, cold sweet tea, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup with a handful of ice. 3. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels cold. 4. Fill your rimmed highball glass with ice. 5. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice. 6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for that extra dash of freshness and aroma. 7. Serve immediately and watch as the golden hour unfolds with every sip of the Southern Sunset Serenade. This drink not only captivates the palate but also the heart, embodying the warmth and charm of southern hospitality.

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