Fresh Mint Tea Juleps

Fresh Mint Tea Juleps
Fresh Mint Tea Juleps
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.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 drinks
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  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 quarts water
  • Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(6%)
  • Protein 1 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 16 mg(1%)
  • Calories 129

PreparationMake 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. Cooks' note:Mint tea can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.

PreparationMake 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. Cooks' note:Mint tea can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.