Spiced Black Tea and Whiskey Smash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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A warming, aromatic cocktail where fragrant spiced tea harmonizes with smooth bourbon for a sophisticated evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together strong black tea, cinnamon stick, whole cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup, brewed and cooled strong black tea
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/4 tsp ground allspice
2 oz bourbon
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz maple syrup
3 oz sparkling water
as needed ice cubes
for garnish lemon twist

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup strong black tea (brewed and cooled), 1 cinnamon stick, 2 whole cloves, and 1/4 tsp ground allspice, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to infuse the spices, remove from heat, and steep for 10 minutes; strain into a bowl to remove solids.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, add the strained spiced tea, 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 oz maple syrup, then fill with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice, top with 3 oz sparkling water, gently stir to combine, and garnish with a lemon twist.