Sweet tea is a summer-time staple and it’s only made that much better with booze. This take on a classic from Skinny Dennis is a great diy cocktail for a party or just a laid back night on the porch. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients:

4.5 oz Bourbon

2 tea bags

4 cups sugar

Mint leaves

Directions:

1.Make mint simple syrup by adding 4 cups of sugar into 4 cups of boiling water and whisking until it dissolves. Add a handful of mint springs into the syrup, brew for 30 minutes, and then take out the mint with a strainer.

2. In a separate pot, make the tea by steeping the tea bags in a quart of boiling water for 5 minutes.

3. Combine the tea and syrup into a pitcher.

4. Pour the bourbon into a glass (or mason jar) with ice. Top off with the mint tea and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Watch the recipe it in action below.

Not up for making it yourself? Head over to Skinny Dennis in Williamsburg and order one at the bar.