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Iced Tea with Bourbon

Iced Tea with Bourbon

Place the sugar, lemon zest, and 120 ml of water in a saucepan.

Step 2

Also, brew strong black tea in advance and cool it.

Step 3

Combine chilled lemon syrup, bourbon and black tea in a shaker.

Step 4

Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve with a lemon wedge.

Homemade iced tea is one of the best drinks for a hot summer. It's perfectly refreshing, thirst-quenching, and free of the added sugar, preservatives, and flavorings often found in store-bought alternatives. We'll explain how to make iced tea from green or black tea, the differences between iced tea, cold brew, and express chilling, and share tried-and-true recipes and helpful tips.

Forget complicated cocktails with dozens of rare ingredients—this summer, you can make a white wine spritz. In England, it's been popular since early May, and in June, it began to steadily gain popularity in Russia.

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