mint julep or tea syrup

Name: Mint Julep or Tea Syrup
Ingredients: - juice and rinds of 12 lemons; 4 quart(s) water; 2 - handfuls fresh mint; 2 1/2 cup(s) sugar

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Houston, TX

Updated on Dec 12, 2012

part of my cookbook. This one is a multi-use recipe.

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Step 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.

Step 2

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

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

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