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
◦ � cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
◦ 1 lemon, sliced
◦ 2 tablespoons sugar
◦ 3 cups cold sweetened tea
◦ 1 cup bourbon
◦ Crushed ice
◦ Garnishes: fresh mint leaves, lemon slices
Recipe
Combine the first three ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher. Muddle � 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
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