Lavender-Green Tea Mint Julep
 
Makes 3 quarts
Ingredients
  • 12 teaspoons loose-leaf mint green tea
  • 12 cups cold water, divided
  • Cocktail ice cubes
  • Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
  • Bourbon (optional)
  • Garnish: fresh mint leaves and lavender sprigs
Instructions
  1. Place tea leaves in a 48-ounce or larger teapot.
  2. In a kettle, heat 6 cups water to 180°. Add hot water to prepared teapot, cover, and let steep for 3 minutes. Strain tea into a 3-quart or larger serving pitcher. Add remaining 6 cups water, stirring to blend. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. To serve, fill a silver julep cup with ice cubes. Pour green tea over ice and sweeten to taste with Lavender Simple Syrup. Add bourbon to taste, if desired.
  4. Garnish with fresh mint and a lavender sprig, if desired.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/lavender-green-tea-mint-julep/