Mint Julep Iced Tea

Recipe: Reprinted with permission from Beach Cocktails by the editors of Coastal Living. Copyright © 2017 Oxmoor House. Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, a division of Time Inc. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

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May 02, 2017

Sweet tea brings an extra helping of Southern hospitality to this fresh mint julep hybrid.

With the same mint and bourbon combo of a traditional mint julep, this patio-ready riff brings another Southern staple into the mix—sweet tea.

Ingredients

Yield:6

8 fresh mint leaves
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 cup bourbon
3 cups cold sweetened tea

Tools:muddler
Glass:mason jar or rocks glass
Garnish:fresh mint sprigs, lemon and lime slices

Preparation

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher. Muddle until the mint is slightly bruised. Stir in the bourbon and tea. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.