Mint Julep Iced Tea
Description
Iced tea with mint is the ideal summer sipper. This citrus-mint tea, using homemade simple syrup, is a non-alcoholic version of a mint julep iced tea.
Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup water
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4 tea bags
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1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
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2 quarts cold water
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1 cup orange juice
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6 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
1
Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags and mint to sugar mixture; let steep for 10 minutes. Strain mixture and discard tea bags and mint.
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Combine tea mixture, 2 quarts cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a pitcher.