Jack Honey Cranberry Tea (Whiskey Iced Tea Cocktail)

A crisp and refreshing cocktail made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, cranberry juice, and sweet tea. This iced tea cocktail is perfect for warm fall afternoons, holiday parties, and anytime you want a chilled whiskey drink with cranberry flavor.

A smooth honey whiskey mixed with cranberry juice and iced sweet tea honestly, it’s the kind of drink that makes you wonder why we ever settled for basic cocktails in the first place.

I still remember the exact moment I discovered Jack Daniel’s Honey. I sat down at a bar with no menu, no suggestions, just a bartender whose “signature cocktail” was… Jack Honey and Sprite. That was her magnum opus. Creativity? None. But the drink did introduce me to Honey Jack, and suddenly I knew this whiskey deserved better than being drowned in lemon-lime soda.

And while Jack Honey tastes great straight (it truly doesn’t need much help), I knew it had more potential. A little cranberry juice here, a pour of sweet tea there and suddenly this chilled Jack Honey Cocktail was born. Smooth, refreshing, and honestly? Exactly the upgrade that dive bar was missing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Light + refreshing: A cocktail that’s easy to sip year-round.
• Sweet + tart balance: Honey whiskey + cranberry is always a win.
• Perfect for entertaining: Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or hanging out at home.
• Make-ahead friendly: Mix a batch and chill until ready to pour.

Jack Daniel’s Honey Cranberry Tea Ingredients

• Jack Daniels Honey – Smooth, sweet honey whiskey.
• Cranberry Juice Cocktail – I exclusively use the Simply Brand juices. I think they are the best.
• Sweet or Unsweet Tea – Homemade or store-bought.
• Cinnamon Stick – Stir your cocktail with it to infuse that warm cinnamon flavor that pairs so well with tea.
• Fresh cranberries – for garnish. For extra sparkle use sugared cranberries.

Jack Honey Cranberry Tea Instructions

• In a glass with ice add all the ingredients and stir. You can add more or less cranberry juice to taste.
• Or add Jack Daniels Honey, Cranberry Juice, Sweet Tea, and Ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over ice. Add cinnamon stick and cranberries to garnish. 

Variations:

• Low Calorie: Swap out sweet tea for unsweet and cranberry cocktail juice for diet cranberry cocktail juice.
• Sparkling Version: Replace cranberry juice with sparkling cranberry juice.
• Citrus Twist: Add fresh orange slices.
• Herbal Tea Swap: Try hibiscus or cranberry herbal tea.

What to Serve with This Cocktail

• Holiday appetizers
• Baked Brie with Jam
• Cheese boards
• Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner or Parties

Jack Honey Cranberry Tea Cocktail