FRESH MINT TEA JULEPS

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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Bourbon     Alcoholic     Kentucky Derby     Backyard BBQ     Cocktail     Mint     Summer     Engagement Party     Party     Boil     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes 8 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 7

For tea:
2 quarts water
4 quarts mint sprigs (6 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
For cocktail:
8 ounces (1 cup) bourbon
Garnish: mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Make Tea:
  • Bring water, mint, and sugar to a boil in a 4-to 5-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on and then discarding mint.
  • Make cocktails:
  • Fill 8 (8-ounces) glasses halfway with ice. Add 2 tablespoons bourbon to each glass, then top off with mint tea.

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