The Sweet Southern Drink That Pairs Perfectly With Bourbon

Sweet tea is iconic in the South, and it pairs well with bourbon, as the liquor instantly takes the sweet tea from an almost fruit punch-like flavor to a more grown-up libation.

If you're mixing this cocktail at home, you can start by making some homemade simple syrup, which usually calls for a one-to-one ratio of water to sugar.

As for the tea, standard black tea is the tea of choice for many, though a flavored tea like a peachy herbal tea gives the drink some extra flavor.

Add your favorite bourbon and simple syrup after the tea is brewed. As for garnish, lemon and mint are basic choices, but it's also fun to line the rim of your glass with sugar.