Sandy's Sweet Tea
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 101
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 13
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 12
- Protein
- 0
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 9
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 30 min
- Cook: 5 min
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)
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.