Ingredients

8 cups water

1/2 cup sugar

8 teabags black tea

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

2 cups bourbon

Preparation

In a large saucepan, boil 4 cups water. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Remove from heat; add teabags. Steep 10 minutes; discard teabags. Add 4 cups cold water; transfer to a pitcher, and chill. Add mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush mint until fragrant; stir in bourbon. Serve over ice.