Fresh Mint Tea Juleps

Fresh Mint Tea Juleps

Info

Rating
Calories
157.0
Protein
3.0
Sodium
35.0
Fat
1.0

Description

By this point in the summer, the mint in most gardens has grown knee-high and is threatening to take over. Don't panic—harvest a few armloads and turn the bounty into a refreshing drink. Plan on making a couple of batches, both with and without alcohol: Adults will swoon over the smooth, bourbon-laced juleps; kids will enjoy the lightly sweetened herbal tea all on its own.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Fill 8 (8-ounces) glasses halfway with ice. Add 2 tablespoons bourbon to each glass, then top off with mint tea.