Spiked Arnold Palmers

Directions

1. 1
   Put the tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher and pour in 5 cups boiling water; let steep 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
2. 2
   Pour about half of the tea into ice cube trays and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
3. 3
   Refrigerate the remaining tea.
4. 4
   Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
6. 6
   Stir 1 cup of the sugar syrup, the lemon juice, 5 cups cold water and the vodka into the chilled tea, then add the tea ice cubes.
7. 7
   Pour into glasses; serve with lemon slices and mint leaves.
8. 8
   Photograph by Con Poulos