Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRoyals Hot ChickenSweet Tea Old Fashioned Recipe

Sweet Tea Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Royals Hot Chicken
Time10m
Serves1

Wild Turkey bourbon, sweet tea syrup, Angostura, and orange bitters

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a lowball glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill while preparing the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Wild Turkey bourbon, 0.5 oz of sweet tea syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Add ice to the mixing glass and stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the ice from the prepared lowball glass and strain the chilled cocktail into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a piece of orange peel by twisting it over the drink to release the oils, then place it on the rim of the glass.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Sweet Tea Old Fashioned!

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