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.

Amirah
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These mint tea juleps are my new favorite summer drink. They're so refreshing and flavorful. I can't get enough of them!


Clover Fields
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I love the combination of mint, tea, and bourbon in these juleps. They're so refreshing and perfect for a summer party.


Udith Nirwan
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This recipe is a keeper! The mint tea juleps were a hit at my party. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


miya lara
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These mint tea juleps were just what I needed on a hot summer day. They were so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Rft Ahmd
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I love mint juleps, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The tea adds a nice touch of flavor, and the crushed ice makes them extra refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Katlego Tleane
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These juleps are so refreshing and perfect for a summer party. I love the combination of mint, tea, and bourbon. I'll definitely be making these again.


Daniel Goodnews
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I'm not a big bourbon fan, but I really enjoyed these juleps. The tea mellows out the bourbon flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tyler Cronk
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These juleps were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of mint, tea, and bourbon. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kangave Godfrey Junior
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I love mint juleps, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The tea adds a nice touch of flavor, and the crushed ice makes them extra refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nikhil Rokka
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These juleps are so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. I love the combination of mint and tea, and the bourbon gives them a nice kick. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Sanwal Ali
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I was a bit skeptical about using tea in a julep, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tea adds a subtle flavor that really complements the mint and bourbon. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ms Mukta
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! The mint flavor really shines through, and the tea adds a nice depth of flavor. I served them at a party and everyone loved them.


Bella Bella
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These fresh mint tea juleps were an absolute delight! The combination of mint, tea, and bourbon was perfectly balanced, and the crushed ice gave them a wonderfully refreshing quality. I'll definitely be making these again soon.