I have made similar recipe to this, switch lemon to lime and bourbon to rum. I call them Kentucky Mojitos. They are excellent.
Mint Julep Sweet Tea
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
This iced cocktail features combines 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...
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 cups cold sweetened tea
- 1 cup bourbon
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: fresh mint sprigs
Preparation
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2-qt. pitcher. Press mint leaves against sides of pitcher with back of spoon to release flavors. Stir in tea and bourbon. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish, if desired.
Mint Julep Sweet Tea Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Southern
- OCCASION: Summer, Spring
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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