Mint Julep Iced Tea

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Why recepie famous for?

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."

Ingredients



1 cup white sugar1 cup water
4 tea bags
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 quarts cold water
1 cup orange juice

Instructions

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.
Combine tea mixture, cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a pitcher.

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