Baltimore-Inspired Tennessee Tea(m) Cocktail
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Say hello to a drink with southern charm and a twist on tradition - the Tennessee Tea(m)! Skip the sweet-and-sour mix and Coke and opt for lemon juice and beer instead. This daring blend pays homage to the Long Island Iced Tea and the Baltimore Ravens player honored in the Oscar-nominated film The Blind Side.
Yield: 1 drinkDifficulty: EasyTotal: Under 5 minsActive: Under 5 mins
Tennessee Tea(m) Cocktail Ingredients:
- Large ice cubes
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 ounces Tennessee whiskey, such as Jack Daniel's
- 2 ounces light beer, such as Corona
- 1 slice of lemon or lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a chilled collins glass with ice.
- Add lemon juice, Cointreau or Triple Sec, whiskey, and beer and stir until combined.
- Garnish with lemon slice or peel.
If you're craving a delicious and one-of-a-kind drink, the Tennessee Tea(m) is just what you need!
Fancy a more complex Long Island Iced Tea-style drink? Check out our Tennessee Tea(m) Cocktail Recipe below:
Tennessee Tea(m) Cocktail Recipe [Inspired by the Long Island Iced Tea]
Ingredients:- 1 oz Whiskey (Tennessee whiskey like Jack Daniel's is ideal)- 1 oz Gin- 1 oz White Rum- 1 oz Vodka- 1 oz Tequila (silver or blanco)- 1 oz Triple Sec- 1 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice- 4 oz Beer (a crisp, light beer works well)- Ice- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions:1. Prepare the Glass: Fill a highball glass with ice.2. Add Spirits: Pour whiskey, gin, white rum, vodka, tequila, and triple sec into the glass.3. Add Lemon Juice: Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture.4. Top with Beer: Slowly pour the beer into the glass, allowing it to mix with the spirits and lemon juice. This will create a refreshing, fizzy effect.5. Garnish: Squeeze a lemon wedge over the drink and use it as garnish.6. Serve: Enjoy your Tennessee Tea(m) cocktail with a straw if desired.
This recipe replaces sweet-and-sour mix with fresh lemon juice and uses beer to provide a crisp, refreshing twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea. The beer acts as a substitute for cola, giving the drink a slightly bitter and fizzy taste.
The Tennessee Tea(m) Cocktail is inspired by both the Long Island Iced Tea and the Baltimore Ravens, hailing from Tennessee. This recipe, though uncategorized in traditional mixology, provides a delightful twist on tradition with a unique blend of Tennessee whiskey, Cointreau, lemon juice, and light beer. For those seeking a more complex Long Island Iced Tea-style drink, you may find the Tennessee Tea(m) Cocktail Recipe below intriguing, containing whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, tequila, lemon juice, beer, and ice, with a fresh lemon wedge for garnish. This recipe offers a distinctive citrus and beer twist, substituting sweet-and-sour mix with fresh lemon juice and utilizing beer to provide a crisp, refreshing taste.
