Raspberry Stinger

Raspberry Stinger

• 2 packages fresh raspberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 handful fresh mint, plus mint sprigs for garnish
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 6 bags of your favorite black tea
• Good-quality bourbon – we like Woodford Reserve

Directions

Combine the raspberries (leaving a few for garnish), sugar and mint in a large bowl and muddle with a wooden spoon & let sit. This can be done the day before a party.

While the berries are sitting, bring 6 cups of cold water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for about 3 minutes. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea over the berry mixture. Add lemon juice, let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing on the solids. Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Fill your favorite glass with ice. Add 2 ounces bourbon and top with equal parts iced tea. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and berries.

A great glass to server the Stinger in would be our essential Brandy Glass. It’s great to hold onto as well as tall enough to use with a straw.