Southern Smash Recipe
Black tea infused Maker’s Mark, mint syrup, lemon juice, fresh brewed iced tea
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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Brew the Tea
Brew black tea according to package instructions and let it cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Mint Syrup
If you don’t have mint syrup, you can make it by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, adding fresh mint leaves, and heating until the sugar dissolves. Strain and let cool.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
In a shaker, combine Maker’s Mark Bourbon, brewed black tea, mint syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Add ice cubes to the shaker.
- 4
Shake and Strain
Shake well until chilled, then strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

