Sittin on the Porch Cocktail
Escape to a sunny afternoon with the Sittin' on the Porch Cocktail, a refreshing bourbon-based drink that perfectly balances warm, citrusy, and subtly sweet flavors. This quick and easy Southern-inspired cocktail combines the bold richness of bourbon with freshly squeezed lemon juice, silky honey syrup, and smooth unsweetened iced tea for an exquisitely layered sip. Topped with a garnish of zesty lemon and fragrant mint, it’s a drink as picturesque as its name suggests. Ready in just 5 minutes, this iced cocktail is perfect for relaxing on a warm day, whether you're entertaining guests or unwinding solo. Serve in a chilled glass over ice and transport yourself to the leisurely charm of porch-side living!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 oz unsweetened iced tea
- 1 cup ice
- 1 slice lemon wheel
- 1 piece mint sprig
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing honey syrup if you don’t already have it on hand. Combine equal parts honey and warm water, stirring until fully mixed. Allow to cool before using.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice.
3. Add bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.
4. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
5. Fill a glass with ice and pour the strained mixture from the shaker into the glass.
6. Top off the cocktail with 2 oz of unsweetened iced tea, gently stirring with a spoon to combine.
7. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Sittin' on the Porch Cocktail'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
