Blackwater Tea Recipe
Peach Schnapps & sweet tea, with a splash of lemonade.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Brew and chill tea (if not ready)
Brew 1 cup strong black tea (use 1–2 black tea bags per cup) and stir in 1–2 tablespoons sugar while hot to make sweet tea. Cool to room temperature, then chill in refrigerator. You need about 6 fl oz chilled sweet tea per serving.
Build the drink
Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice (about 1 cup). Pour 1.5 fl oz peach schnapps over the ice, then add 6 fl oz chilled sweet black tea.
Add citrus & balance
Add 0.75 fl oz fresh lemonade and 0.25 fl oz fresh lemon juice to brighten the cocktail. Taste and, if you prefer it sweeter, stir in up to 0.25 fl oz simple syrup. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10–15 seconds to combine and chill without over-diluting.