Mint Julep Sweet Tea

• loosely packed fresh mint leaves↗1⁄2 cup
• lemon, sliced↗1
• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• cold sweetened tea3 cups
• Bourbon↗1 cup
• crushed ice
• fresh mint sprig↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2 quart pitcher. Press mint leaves against sides of pitcher with back of spoon to release flavors. Stir in tea and bourbon. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish with mint leaves.