Thirsty Thursday: Mint Julep Sweet Tea

This week I've been accomplishing some serious spring cleaning.  This warm weather better be here to stay because I've stored away all of our closed-toe shoes, fall/winter wardrobes and heavy coats.  SUMMER is my FAVORITE season - lots of water, sun and less clothes to wear (which means getting the kiddos dressed quicker...always a plus in my book!).  Needless to say, I was happy to see my brights come out of the attic, and am more than ready to sport them!  One of them, being these...

Tory Burch Miller Thongs in Equestrian Orange

And with that...sip away with this tasty cocktail!

Mint Julep Sweet Tea

Found in: Southern Living: Weddings

Makes: 4 Cups

Hands-On Time: 10 Min.

Total Time: 10 Min.

1/2 Cup Loosely Packed Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Lemon, Sliced
2 Tbsp. Sugar
3 Cups Cold Sweetened Tea
1 Cup Bourbon
Crushed Ice
Garnish: Fresh Mint Sprigs, Lemon Wedges

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

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