Tailgate Sweet Tea - water

Method

• Combine all of the tea ingredients to a large pot over medium heat.
• The baking soda will darken the syrup and reduce the bitterness.
• Bring the mixture to a boil stirring to dissolve the sugar and extracting as much tea as possible.
• Once the mixture is boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let steep until cooled.
• Remove and discard the tea bags and reserve the sweet tea syrup.
• In a large container combine the sweet tea syrup and add water, to taste.
• Add remaining ingredients, bourbon, peach schnapps and lemon juice, also to desired taste.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
• The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.