Kentucky Half-and-Half

Name: Kentucky Half-and-Half
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; Peeled zest of 4 lemons, plus 1 1/2 cups fresh juice; 16 ounces bourbon, such as Maker's Mark, chilled; 16 ounces strong-brewed black tea, chilled; Frozen lemon wedges or ice, mint sprigs, and maraschino cherries, such as Luxardo, for serving

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 9

Author : Martha Stewart

Ingredients

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1 cup sugarPeeled zest of 4 lemons, plus 1 1/2 cups fresh juice16 ounces bourbon, such as Maker's Mark, chilled16 ounces strong-brewed black tea, chilledFrozen lemon wedges or ice, mint sprigs, and maraschino cherries, such as Luxardo, for serving

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Step 1

Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, lemon zest, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain, discarding zest; stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups.

Step 2

Kentucky Half-and-Half: In a pitcher, stir together syrup, bourbon, and tea. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day, if desired.Serve in glasses with frozen lemon wedges, mint sprigs, and cherries.