Mint Julep Sweet Tea

This iced cocktail features the best of two classic Southern drinks: the mint julep and sweet tea. For best results, sip in a rocking chair on a front porch somewhere.

Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

1 lemon, sliced $

2 tablespoons sugar $

3 cups cold sweetened tea $

1 cup bourbon

Crushed ice

Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

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 tea and bourbon. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish, if desired.