GINGER-SWEET TEA JULEPS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1-liter bottle ginger ale
1/2 cup sugar
1 bunch fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
3 black tea bags
1 1/2 cups bourbon

Steps:

  • Pour the ginger ale into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Freeze overnight.
  • Bring 4 cups water, the sugar and mint to a boil in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let cool 2 minutes, then add the tea bags and let cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour; discard the tea bags.
  • Strain the sweet tea into a pitcher and add the bourbon. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Scrape the ginger ale ice with a fork and divide among glasses. Add the cocktail and garnish with mint sprigs.

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