mint julep sweet tea

Name: Mint Julep Sweet Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 1 - lemon, sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 3 cup(s) cold sweetened tea; 1 cup(s) bourbon or to taste; - crushed ice; - garnish: fresh mint sprigs

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on May 15, 2015

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.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 - lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups cold sweetened tea
1 cup bourbon or to taste
- crushed ice
- garnish: fresh mint sprigs

How To Make mint julep sweet tea

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2-qt. pitcher. Press mint leaves against sides of pitcher with back of spoon to release flavors.

Step 2

Stir in tea and bourbon. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish, if desired.
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