Mint Julep Iced Tea
Mint Julep Iced Tea can be made with bourbon or without so that everyone can enjoy this minty and refreshing beverage whether watching the Kentucky Derby or simply enjoying an afternoon of sunshine and socializing.
Servings 4
Calories 139kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups brewed, unsweetened iced tea
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- crushed ice
- mint leaves
- lime and/or lemon slices
Instructions
- In a sauce pan combine the one cup of water, one cup of sugar and one cup of mint leaves. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves and remove the pan from the heat. Leave the mint leave in the mixture to steep for about 20 minutes. Strain the mint leaves out and discard and pour the simple syrup into a glass container, preferably with a pouring spout. This recipe can be doubled or tripled. Simple syrup can be made one day ahead and kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
- Combine the tea and bourbon in a pitcher. Pour the tea and bourbon mixture over crushed ice in individual glasses. Stir about one tablespoon (more or less depending on preference) of the mint simple syrup into each glass of bourbon-spiked iced tea. Serve each drink with fresh mint leaves and lime slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal