Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Recipes You Will Love!
Blackberry Peach Tea Recipe
Ingredients
1.5 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
.75 oz Lemon Juice (fresh-squeezed)
.25 oz Simple Syrup (2:1 ratio of sugar to water)
.75 oz Peach Schnapps
1/4 Cup Blackberries
1 oz Soda Water
Directions:
In a mixing glass, combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and fresh blackberries. Muddle gently.
Add Firefly sweet tea vodka and peach schnapps to the mixing glass.
Add ice to mixing glass, and using the large tin of a Boston cocktail shaker, shake the contents vigorously.
Pour contents of shaker into tall/highball glass.
Add ice and top with soda water.
Garnish with mint and blackberry skewer (I show how to make this beautiful garnish in the video below!)
Classic John Daly
Ingredients
1.5 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
1 oz Lemon Juice (fresh-squeezed)
1 oz Simple Syrup (2:1 ratio of sugar to water)
2 oz Water
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, simple syrup, vodka, and ice.
Shake and pour contents into a rocks glass.
Add more ice to the glass if needed, and garnish with lemon wedge.
Raspberry John Daly
Ingredients
1.5 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
1 oz Lemon Juice (fresh-squeezed)
1 oz Simple Syrup (2:1 ratio of sugar to water)
1/4 cup fresh raspberries
1 oz Water
Directions:
In a mixing glass, muddle raspberries. Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka.
Add ice and shake well. Pour contents into Collins glass.
Add soda water, and ice to finish. Garnish with lemon slice and fresh raspberries.
Sweet Tea & Strawberries
Ingredients
1.5 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
1/2 oz Lemon Juice (fresh-squeezed)
1/3 Cup Lemon Ice Cream (or sorbet)
2 Strawberries
Directions:
In a mixing glass, muddle 1 strawberry. Add lemon juice, and vodka.
Add ice cream or sorbet to Coupe glass.
Shake contents of mixing glass and pour contents over the ice cream. Garnish with strawberry for garnish.
Celebrate Summer with Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Cocktail Recipes
Looking for the perfect way to sip goodbye to summer? These fresh, fun, and easy cocktail recipes feature Charleston’s own Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka—the original sweet tea vodka that changed the cocktail scene more than a decade ago. Firefly Distillery was the very first to bring sweet tea vodka to market, and in my opinion, they’re still the best.
While Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka remains their signature spirit, the Firefly Distillery in Charleston, SC now offers a wide range of handcrafted spirits. From lemonade vodka and small-batch bourbons to their playful line of moonshine (yes, it’s as good as it sounds!) and the must-try Sea Island Java Rum, there’s something for every palate.
What I love most about Firefly is not just their spirits, but their story. Founders Scott Newitt and Jim Irvin have stayed true to their roots, remaining loyal to the Charleston community while growing their brand nationally. Firefly is more than a distillery—it’s a family.
In my latest YouTube series, Sweet Tea Vodka Recipes with Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, I’m sharing one of my favorite cocktail creations featuring this iconic spirit. Be sure to watch the video for step-by-step instructions, and don’t miss the three additional recipes you can easily make at home.
If you’re planning a trip to Charleston, a visit to the Firefly Distillery should be at the top of your list. It’s a fun and unique Lowcountry experience—perfect for a girls’ day out, bachelorette party, or even a wedding party activity. Sip, tour, and enjoy all that Firefly has to offer.
✨ Pro tip: If you stop by, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram @drinkwithrochelle or drop a comment on my YouTube channel. I’d love to see your Firefly adventures!
Want to learn more about Firefly Distillery? Check them out here: Firefly Distillery Official Website
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