Tailgate Sweet Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all of the tea ingredients to a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2
   The baking soda will darken the syrup and reduce the bitterness.
3. 3
   Bring the mixture to a boil stirring to dissolve the sugar and extracting as much tea as possible.
4. 4
   Once the mixture is boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let steep until cooled.
5. 5
   Remove and discard the tea bags and reserve the sweet tea syrup.
6. 6
   In a large container combine the sweet tea syrup and add water, to taste.
7. 7
   Add remaining ingredients, bourbon, peach schnapps and lemon juice, also to desired taste.
8. 8
   This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
9. 9
   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.