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Yield:
6
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Ingredients
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½ cup sugar
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¼ cup water
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 ½ cups guava nectar (see Note)
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1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea
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¾ cup silver tequila
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Lemon twists (for serving)
Directions
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In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon juice.
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In a large pitcher, combine the lemon syrup with the guava nectar, tea and tequila. Pour the teaquila into tall glasses over ice and garnish each with a lemon twist.
Make Ahead
The teaquila can be refrigerated overnight.
Notes
Guava nectar is available at supermarkets and health food stores.
Originally appeared: August 2001