This Sweet Tea Old Fashioned is a delicious spin on a classic cocktail that uses whiskey, bitters and tea-infused simple syrup!

sweet tea old fashioned with whiskey bourbon simple syrup cocktail recipe

How do you get sweet tea flavor into an Old Fashioned cocktail?

By using a tea-infused simple syrup!

You can make your own sweet tea simple syrup by simply steeping 1 bag of tea in boiling water for the instructed amount of time. Add equal parts sugar to the tea and stir until dissolved.

Wala! Your simple syrup will now have a fabulous tea flavor that really makes this cocktail something special.

Check out my recipe for Tea Infused Simple Syrup for more information

tea infused simple syrup by the jam jar kitchen

Equipment

Cocktail Jigger
Glass
Stirring stick or spoon
Cocktail ice mold (optional): I highly recommend keeping some cocktail or whiskey ice on hand in the freezer. It melts more slowly and is great for whiskey based drinks. I have this ice mold from Amazon.

sweet tea old fashioned whiskey bourbon cocktail

What type of whiskey should I use?

I recommend going for a bourbon or rye whiskey.

I like Four Roses Bourbon or Clyde May's Rye Whiskey for this recipe. But you can use whatever brand you prefer.

The key to a great Old Fashioned

Old Fashions are a great cocktail to make because not only are they delicious, but they are pretty easy to get right.

Here are my tips for making the perfect old fashioned.

Use high quality products.

Measure your ingredients.

Use a large, slow melting ice cube.

Don't forget to squeeze the zest.

sweet tea old fashioned cocktail with rye whiskey bourbon and tea infused simple syrup

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