Mint Julep Tea Cocktail
MIXOLOGY RECIPE
Mint Julep Tea
A Kentucky Derby favorite, head to the races with this twist on the mint julep.
Taking TEALEAVES Organic Health & Well-Being tea, The Whiskey Jug’s Josh Peters remakes a Kentucky Derby favorite. Head to the races with this refreshing mint and green tea cocktail.
Recipe courtesy of Josh Peters: The Whiskey Jug
Mint Julep Tea
Servings: 1
Keywords: Cocktail, Mixology, Bourbon
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
Mint Julep Iced Tea
- 2 Tsp. TEALEAVES Organic Health & Well-Being Loose Leaf Tea
- 2 Oz. Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon
- 1 Tbsp. Mint Simple Syrup (see below)
- 2-3 Sprigs Fresh Mint Leaves (for garnish)
Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
Instructions
Mint Julep Iced Tea
- Take 2 Tsp. TEALEAVES Organic Health & Well-Being tea and steep in 8 oz/236 mL. of hot water (82ºC/180ºF is ideal).
- Strain the tea after 1 minute, cool.
- Muddle the mint leaves at the bottom of a Collins glass.
- Fill the glass half full of ice.
- Mix the whiskey and simple syrup, and pour over ice.
- Fill the rest of the glass with Organic Health & Well-Being Green tea and stir.
Mint Simple Syrup
- Combine sugar, 1 cup of water and mint in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Strain through a sieve.
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