BLACK TEA AND WHISKEY COOLER
Florida A&M, or FAMU, the historically Black college and university founded in 1887 in Tallahassee, canceled its homecoming celebrations for 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This whiskey cooler from Shameeka Ayers, an alumna, is Florida sunshine beamed into a glass. The orange and green are inspired by FAMU's colors; Ms. Ayers calls the drink the Three Strike, inspired by the school's "Strike, Strike and Strike Again" chant. The black tea adds depth and is refreshing year-round. The Uncle Nearest whiskey honors Nathan "Nearest" Green, the enslaved African who taught Jack Daniels how to distill.
Provided by Nicole Taylor
Categories cocktails
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
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MD Rakibul Islim
[email protected]I wish there were more detailed instructions on how to make this drink.
Specks monroe
[email protected]This drink is a bit too strong for my taste.
Asif Buhiya
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'm making something wrong, but my drink didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.
Prince Duo
[email protected]This is a great drink to serve at a party or barbecue.
Kathy Corley
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the whiskey adds to this drink.
Valona Etemovska
[email protected]This drink is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet, but it's also not too sour.
Ssozi Ivan
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious cocktail in my hand in just a few minutes.
Leago Mmotla
[email protected]I've made this drink several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Caydon Bain
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer cocktail. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
The You
[email protected]I made this drink for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Fahid Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but this drink was still really good. The tea and lemon juice balance out the whiskey flavor perfectly.
Elani Tibebu
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses black tea instead of green tea. It gives the drink a more robust flavor.
ciiel
[email protected]This Black Tea and Whiskey Cooler is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, flavorful, and so easy to make.