Black Tea and Whiskey Cooler

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Prepare the tea: Place a kettle over high and bring 2½ cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and transfer 2 cups water to a heatproof vessel.

2. Step 2

   Add the tea and let steep for 10 minutes. Let the hot tea cool to room temperature. (This yields 2 cups of tea, so you will have some left over; save it for unsweetened iced tea or additional cocktails.)

3. Step 3

   Use a muddler to slightly pound the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. You’ll smell the fragrance as the oils release.

4. Step 4

   Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add the whiskey, peach nectar, orange liqueur, vanilla extract and 6 ounces of the prepared tea. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain each serving into a highball glass halfway filled with ice and garnish with a mint sprig.