Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 4 cups berry zinger tea brewed with 2 teabags, cooled
• 4 ounces bourbon, optional
• Crushed ice

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, 1/4 cup water, and lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer and stir to completely dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
2. In a large pitcher, stir together the brewed tea with the lemon simple syrup and 1 cup cold water. Stir in the bourbon if using and pour over crushed ice in glasses.