Mint Julep Iced Tea

Mint Julep Iced Tea

Grandmom's recipe for a fabulous summer citrus-mint tea using fresh mint. Kids and adults alike love it! You can add Kentucky bourbon when the guest list is all adults. Serve over ice.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
114 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags and mint to sugar mixture; let steep for 10 minutes. Strain mixture and discard tea bags and mint.
Step 2
Combine tea mixture, cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a pitcher.
Mint Julep Iced Tea
Mint Julep Iced Tea
Mint Julep Iced Tea
Mint Julep Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 4 tea bags

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