A blend of two favorite southern drinks, this Sweet Tea Mint Julep is perfect for Derby Day or a leisurely afternoon spent in a rocking chair on the front porch.
Sweet tea infused with fresh mint is combined with bourbon and lemon and served over ice for a cool and refreshing cocktail.
If you like a Mint Julep, but it can be a bit much for you, a Sweet Tea Mint Julep is the answer. It packs a little less punch as far as the alcohol, but still has plenty of bourbon and mint flavor.
Plus, who can resist a glass of cold sweet tea?
Now, you’re probably going to want to make these Sweet Tea Mint Juleps all summer long, not just for Derby Day. You’re going to need a supply of fresh mint and it is super easy to grow.
Just one plant will yield enough for a summer full of Sweet Tea Mint Juleps. You can buy a starter plant at your local garden center or Home Depot and plant it in a pot or in the ground.
If you plant it in the ground, be prepared. Mint is very prolific. It will attempt to take over a good portion of your yard and you’ll have to invite the whole town over for Mint Juleps to even make a dent in it.
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Sweet Tea Mint Juleps
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 to 6 mint leaves
- 2 family-sized tea bags,, I use Luzianne
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 to 1 cup bourbon
- crushed ice
- lemon slices
- mint sprigs
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water, sugar, and mint leaves to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and add 3 cups cold water.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Add bourbon to tea mixture. Fill glasses with crushed ice. Add tea mixture and garnish with lemon and mint. Squeeze lemon into drink if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Orignally published April 16, 2015.
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So refreshing and delicious.
This is a sweetly refreshing adult beverage which my husband and I often enjoy on summer weekends. We’ve been making a half pitcher of this delightful mint infused tea and bourbon for a few years now, and I truly appreciate the recipe!
it looking very attractive. Thank for share!
It looks so refreshing. This is a great beverage to have in the summer. Thank you for the amazing recipe
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Happy Derby week and keep on drinking!
perpect recipe! I’ll do it for my son tonight!
Look beautiful. I ‘ll add this dish on the menu in the party with my family on weekend.