Sandy's Sweet Tea

Name: Sandy's Sweet Tea
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 sprigs mint, leaves only, plus more for garnish; Rock candy, for garnish; 8 cups brewed black tea (use 6 tea bags); 6 ounces lemon flavored vodka

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup warm water

2 sprigs mint, leaves only, plus more for garnish

Rock candy, for garnish

8 cups brewed black tea (use 6 tea bags)

Optional liquor addition:

6 ounces lemon flavored vodka

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water and add in the 2 sprigs of mint leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a large pitcher stir together the tea with the sugar syrup. Serve chilled over ice with a sprig of mint and a piece of rock candy for garnish. Add vodka, if desired.