Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea

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   Combine the blackberries, sugar and chopped mint in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon; let sit while making the tea.

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   While the blackberries are macerating, bring 1 1/2 quarts cold water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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   Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for about 3 minutes.

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   Remove the tea bags and pour the tea over the blackberry mixture.

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   Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

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   Pour the mixture through a strainer into a pitcher, pressing on the solids.

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   Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.

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   (You can also pour the mixture into a bowl set over an ice bath to cool it faster.)

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   Serve the blackberry tea over ice in tall glasses and float a shot of bourbon on top of each.

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    Garnish with fresh mint sprigs (like a mint julep).

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    Photograph by Lisa Shin

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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