Mint Julep Iced Tea
Sip on this refreshing Mint Julep Iced Tea on a hot summer day and savor the cooling combination of mint and tea!
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan or pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- ΒΌ cups fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener of your choice
- crushed ice
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags and fresh mint leaves.
- Let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and strain out the mint leaves. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Fill glasses with crushed ice.
- Pour the chilled Mint Julep Iced Tea over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sugar or sweetener to your liking. Feel free to add a splash of bourbon for a boozy twist, if desired.