mint julep or tea syrup

How To Make mint julep or tea syrup

• 1

  Syrup: Simmer the first 3 ingredients for 15 minutes, but do not boil. Strain and discard the mint and rinds. To the remaining syrup add the juice from the lemons and the sugar. Makes 4 ½ quarts of the syrup.
• 2

  Mint Juleps: Add a small amount of bourbon to syrup and pour into chilled cups packed with ice.
• 3

  Iced Tea: Add syrup to taste to unsweetened tea.
• 4

  For Punch: Mix syrup with strong, unsweetened tea and pineapple juice. Adjust amounts of each according to your taste.
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