Spiked Sweet Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar and 3 cups water in a non-reactive saucepan.
2. 2
   Slowly heat until sugar melts.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and cool.
4. 4
   Infuse the black tea in 1 quart of just boiled water for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Strain tea into a pitcher and then add 1 quart of room temperature water.
6. 6
   Combine the tea and the cooled simple syrup, mixing well.
7. 7
   Refrigerate until cool.
8. 8
   To serve, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes, a pinch of zest, and a sprig of mint.
9. 9
   Add 2 ounces whiskey or bourbon and fill to the top with the sweetened tea.
10. 10
    Stir and serve.
11. 11
    Repeat as needed.