Bourbon Earl Gray Iced Tea

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It's that time again. First Saturday in May.

The Kentucky Derby 2017 - Saturday May 6th.
Location:  Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky (today)

Bourbon Earl Gray Iced Tea

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/2 cup agave
1 cup bourbon
3 Earl Gray tea bags
1 teaspoon bitters
2 sprigs of thyme
Lemon slice for garnish




Directions

1.      To make the tea: Combine the water, thyme and agave in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring periodically Pour the mixture into a jar, add the tea bags, and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea (If you like your tea very strong, leave the bags in the tea for longer)
2.      Remove the tea bags and pour in the bourbon. Cover the jar and chill
3.      Sugar the edge of your favorite rocks glass over ice and a lemon slice and add your sprig of thyme

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