Honey Floral Iced Tea Pitcher Cocktails
When you have guests over in the summer time, what's more hospitable than offering up a cool, tall glass of iced tea -- especially the grown up version.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Drinks & Cocktails
Keyword: Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Summer
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal
- 1 cups aged Jamaican rum
- 1 cups cognac
- 1 cups elderflower liqueur OR good quality peach brandy
- .75 cups honey
- .5 cups fresh squeezed/strained lemon juice
- .5 cups fresh squeezed/strained lime juice
- .5 cups loose floral tea (like a chamomile or rose blend)
In a 2 quart pitcher (that can withstand boiling water), add the rum, cognac, and two cups boiling water. Steep tea in the pitcher (using designated insert or large disposable tea bag) for 3-5 minutes as designated on tea package.
Strain out tea, then stir in honey until completely dissolved. Add remaining ingredients.
Add ice to the brim, then either shake (if using a sealable pitcher) or stir rapidly until ice cold.
Serve immediately over ice or store for same day use in the coldest part of your refrigerator.
Serving: 8g | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 26.6g