Tailgate Sweet Tea

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   Combine all of the tea ingredients to a large pot over medium heat.

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   The baking soda will darken the syrup and reduce the bitterness.

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   Bring the mixture to a boil stirring to dissolve the sugar and extracting as much tea as possible.

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   Once the mixture is boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let steep until cooled.

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   Remove and discard the tea bags and reserve the sweet tea syrup.

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   In a large container combine the sweet tea syrup and add water, to taste.

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   Add remaining ingredients, bourbon, peach schnapps and lemon juice, also to desired taste.

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   This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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   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.

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