Set aside to cool. Place the lemon juice, syrup, Branca Menta, and bourbon in a mixing glass, and shake well. Pour into a large glass filled with ice, top with the tea, and garnish with mint.

If you're oversteeping for the strongest aromas possible, use the same amount of black tea as you would bourbon in any recipe. And as far as what recipe to actually choose, the possibilities are vast.

There’s nothing more refreshing in the summer than a glass of perfectly sweet iced tea—except one spiked with bourbon. The bourbon adds a warmth to the tea that makes for an easy and ...