Mint Julep Sweet Tea Recipe

This iced cocktail features the best of two classic Southern drinks: the mint julep and sweet tea. For best results, sip in a rocking chair on a front porch somewhere...

Hands On Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
4 cups

This iced cocktail features the best of two classic Southern drinks: the mint julep and sweet tea. For best results, sip in a rocking chair on a front porch somewhere...

 Mint Julep Sweet Tea

Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 3 cups cold sweetened tea

  • 1 cup bourbon

  • Crushed ice

  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2-qt. pitcher. Press mint leaves against sides of pitcher with back of spoon to release flavors. Stir in tea and bourbon. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish, if desired.

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