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

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

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.