Spiked Sweet Tea (Michael Chiarello) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
6 cups sugar |
3 cups water, plus 2 quarts, divided |
1 1/2 ounces (or 3/4 cup) loose black tea leaves |
ice cubes |
2 lemons, zested |
1/2 bunch fresh mint |
Directions:
1. 2 ounces your favorite whiskey or bourbon per serving (recommended: Maker's Mark)
2. Combine sugar and 3 cups water in a non-reactive saucepan. Slowly heat until sugar melts. Remove from heat and cool.
3. Infuse the black tea in 1 quart of just boiled water for 2 minutes. Strain tea into a pitcher and then add 1 quart of room temperature water.
4. Combine the tea and the cooled simple syrup, mixing well. Refrigerate until cool.
5. To serve, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes, a pinch of zest, and a sprig of mint. Add 2 ounces whiskey or bourbon and fill to the top with the sweetened tea. Stir and serve. Repeat as needed.
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