3 Must Try Tea Cocktails

1. Apple Spiced Rum

Prep Work:

• Infuse hibiscus petals (5-8gms per 90ml of sugar syrup) for half an hour.
• Cold brew apple spice black tea overnight (3 tbsp in 1 L water at room temperature. Steep for 8-10 hours and strain).

Ingredients:

• 60 ml dark rum
• 60 ml apple spice black tea (cold brewed)
• 30 ml hibiscus sugar syrup
• Cinnamon stick, star anise and orange slices to garnish
• Ginger ale (optional)

 Method:

1. Fill a shaker halfway with the ice cubes and pour the dark rum, apple spiced black tea and hibiscus sugar syrup.
2. Shake well for 30 seconds.
3. Pour the contents of the shaker, including the ice, into a tall glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick,star anise and orange slices.

You can also top up the drink with some ginger ale for a little fizz.

2.Lavender Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 chamomile tea bag (or 1 tsp loose chamomile)
• 1 teaspoon lavender buds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 lemon wedge, for squeezing, plus 1 slice for garnish
• 60ml whiskey

Method:

1. Combine the water, chamomile, and lavender buds in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain.
3. In a mug, combine the strained tea, honey, and whiskey.
4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and garnish with a lemon slice and a few lavender buds.

3. Chamomile Sour

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons dried chamomile flowers
• 3 tablespoons boiling water
• 15 ml  honey
• 30 ml gin
• 10 ml  lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• 2 dashes hella citrus bitters

Method:

1. Mix boiling water and chamomile flowers, let stand for 2 minutes.
2. Muddle the chamomile, releasing its fragrance.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the chamomile to release all water.
4. Immediately stir the honey into the camomile mixture and mix until combined.
5. Add the remaining ingredient to a shaker and vigorously shake with ice.
6. Pour into a coupe glass and garnish with gently crushed dried chamomile flowers.