Mahwah Iced Tea – Bourbon & Southern Comfort Highball
A Southern-inspired highball that blends bourbon, Southern Comfort®, and chilled iced tea for a smooth, gently sweet refresher. Perfect for porch sipping or sunny backyard afternoons.
A Refreshing Southern Hybrid
This bourbon-and-tea cocktail captures the laid-back charm of summer in a glass. The Mahwah Iced Tea mixes the sweetness of Southern Comfort® with the oak and vanilla depth of bourbon, topped with crisp iced tea for balance.
Background
Iced tea cocktails trace their roots to early 20th-century America, where bartenders began spiking sweet tea with local spirits. The Mahwah Iced Tea adds a bourbon twist, pairing Southern flavors with a New Jersey name that hints at its playful origins.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Bourbon – the rich, oaky base spirit
- Southern Comfort® – adds sweet fruit and spice
- Iced Tea – the cooling mixer that ties it all together
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Why You’ll Love It
Sweet Heat Meets Southern Cool
The Mahwah Iced Tea balances whiskey warmth and tea freshness, creating an easy-sipping drink you can batch for parties or mix solo on a hot day.
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap Southern Comfort® for peach schnapps for extra fruitiness.
- Try lemon iced tea or mint tea for a lighter twist.
- Use rye whiskey instead of bourbon for spicier character.
Helpful Tips
- Chill your tea before mixing to avoid dilution.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or mint sprig for a bright finish.
- Scale up the recipe in a pitcher for effortless entertaining.
Mahwah Iced Tea Recipe
Type of Glass
Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz.
- 1/2 oz.
- Iced Tea
Directions
- In a highball glass filled with ice, pour the bourbon and Southern Comfort®.
- Fill with iced tea.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or mint sprig, if desired.
Raise a glass to this smooth Southern refresher — the Mahwah Iced Tea delivers bourbon depth with a breezy tea finish that’s made for easy afternoons.
