Iced Teaquila

• Recipe by Todd English

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup sugar
2. 1/4 cup water
3. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4. 1 1/2 cups guava nectar (see Note)
5. 1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea
6. 3/4 cup silver tequila
7. Lemon twists, for serving

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.