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The recent events of the Kentucky Derby have put me in the mood for all the mint juleps! Since sweet tea is a staple here in the south, you can always find a gallon of tea in my fridge in the summertime!
I was in the mood for a delicious cocktail this weekend, so I decided to combine two of my favorite southern classics, mint julep & sweet tea, into a Sweet Tea Mint Julep cocktail!
This classic mint julep recipe infused with southern style sweet tea is the perfect cocktail for unwinding after a long day or hosting a weekend gettogether!
Sit back on the porch, kick up your feet, and grab a glass of this mint julep sweet tea. I promise you’re going to want to sip on it all summer long!
MINT JULEP SWEET TEA
Ingredients
– Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea
– 1/2 cup Bourbon
– Fresh mint leaves
– Crushed ice
MINT JULEP SWEET TEA
Instructions
Step 1
– Muddle a sprig of fresh mint leaves at the bottom of each glass.
Step 2
– Fill the glass half full with crushed ice.
Step 3
– Pour in 1/2- 1 shot of bourbon into the glass.
Step 4
– Fill the glass with sweet tea and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint!
For this mint julep recipe, I chose to keep things simple. Sure, you could go through the extra steps to brew your own tea, but I’m all about simplicity and convenience! Milo’s Tea is a staple in our house, so I chose to use what I already have on hand, and it’s delicious!
Fun Fact: Milo’s has been a southern classic, dating back to 1946 in which it originated as a restaurant in Alabama. By 1989 the owners, no a woman-run business (how awesome!?) Milo’s began selling their tea with the simple philosophy to use high quality, fresh, natural ingredients.
Milo’s Tea is fresh brewed and doesn’t include preservatives or added acid, which is perfect for this mint julep sweet tea cocktail!
It’s available in sweetened with pure cane sugar, no calorie, and unsweet options to suit any dietary needs and preferences. I consider it THE beverage for summer entertaining and get-togethers! I found Milo’s at my local Target in the refrigerated juice section but it is ae available in lots of retailers. Find a store near you by using this store locator.
Are you a fan of mint juleps and sweet tea?! Be sure to pin this post so you can give this sweet tea mint julep recipe a try!
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Marina says
Looks delicious and refreshing x
Erin Haugerud says
Oh my goodness this looks so good! I am going to have to try this for sure!
Kristi McAllister says
Would you believe I’ve never had a mint julep? But omg, I love sweet tea, especially Milo’s! I think it’s the best! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Pinned it to my Cocktails & Mocktails board for later use!
Christie Brown says
I’ve never had a mint julep before, probably because I don’t like bourbon hahaha (Vodka all the way). The sweet tea element to this cocktail really intrigues me, though. Maybe I’ll give it a try! x
Valerie says
This sounds delicious! It’s also the perfect season for mint juleps and iced tea — it sounds perfect to mix them both!
Melanie from Toots & Dill Blog says
I just love sweet tea! This must be delicious! Pinning for later!
Helen says
Yum! This looks so delicious! Perfect for these hot summer months!
Holly says
Mmm this looks so yummy! I definitely need to save this — I feel like it’d be the perfect fun drink to serve at my bridal shower.
Chelsea Pearl says
The perfect cocktail for this time of year! I had never heard of Milo’s before, but this cocktail recipe looks so delicious and easy!
Jenna Fray says
I will be drinking this all summer. Delicious!!
chelsea jacobs says
these look so refreshing!
Kate says
I tried sweet tea for the first time on a trip to Georgia and now I’m hooked! Gotta give this one a try!