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Mint Julep Sweet Tea

Source of Recipe

From "Southern Living Recipe Revival"


Recipe Introduction

"Pack up those silver julep cups and break out the tumblers. What could improve the thirst-quenching charms of a tall frosty pitcher of sweet iced tea? Fresh mint and bourbon, of course. Cheers to the latest trend of sweet tea-based cocktails. Simple, uncomplicated, and refreshingly easy to drink."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
â—¦ 1 lemon, sliced
â—¦ 2 tablespoons sugar
â—¦ 3 cups cold sweetened tea
â—¦ 1 cup bourbon
â—¦ Crushed ice
â—¦ Garnishes: fresh mint leaves, lemon slices


Recipe

Combine the first three ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher. Muddle ½ cup of the mint leaves in the pitcher to release flavors. Stir in the tea and the bourbon. Serve over crushed ice.

Makes 4 cups