B and Tea

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, such as Jim Beam Black
• 1 1/2 ounces good-quality black tea, such as City Harvest Black Tea, strong brewed and chilled
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Orange slice
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

1. For the mint syrup: Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Cook until the sugar has melted.
3. Stir in the mint and let steep 30 minutes.
4. Strain the mint leaves.
5. For the cocktail: Combine the bourbon, tea, lemon juice, lime juice and 2 ounces mint syrup in a cocktail shaker and shake for 5 seconds.
6. Rub the orange slice around the rim of highball glass and fill with ice.
7. Pour the cocktail over the ice and garnish with the mint sprig.
8. SERVINGS: 1
9. Calories: 230
10. Total Fat: 0 grams
11. Saturated Fat: 0 grams
12. Protein: 0 grams
13. Total carbohydrates: 35 grams
14. Sugar: 33 grams
15. Fiber: 0 grams
16. Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
17. Sodium: 2 milligrams

sugar, fresh mint, bourbon, black tea, lemon juice, lime juice, orange slice, cubes, mint sprig

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/b-and-tea.html (may not work)