Sandy's Sweet Tea

Ingredients

• 8 cups freshly tea black brewed use 6 tea bags
• 2 sprigs mint leaves plus more for garnish
• 8 servings rock candy for garnish
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 6 ounces vodka lemon flavored
• 0.5 cup warm water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water and add in the 2 sprigs of mint leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2. Remove from the heat and let cool.
3. In a large pitcher stir together the tea with the sugar syrup.
4. Serve chilled over ice with a sprig of mint and a piece of rock candy for garnish.
5. Add vodka, if desired.