Iced Tequila

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food and Wine

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS
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.
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.