Sweet Tea Mint Juleps

By Deli1

This iced cocktail is great for a hot summer day. You get the best of two classic Southern drinks: sweet tea and mint julep.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 Earl Grey tea bags
• 1 (1-ounce) package fresh mint, about 1 cup
• 1 1/4 cups bourbon
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 3/4 cups chilled sparkling wine
• Mint sprigs, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 3 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add tea bags and mint to sugar syrup; steep 20 minutes.

Discard tea bags and mint. Stir in bourbon and juice; chill. Pour tea mixture into a pitcher; stir in sparkling wine. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired; serve immediately.