Black Friday is a great time to relax and unwind with a special cocktail after a long day of shopping or a holiday meal. Here's a delightful Black Friday Tea Cocktail recipe that combines the soothing flavors of tea with a hint of alcohol for that extra kick. This recipe is for one serving.
Ingredients:
- 1 Fog Horn Grey tea or Beach House Teas English Breakfast tea
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) bourbon
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wheel or twist for garnish
- Fresh mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
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Begin by steeping the black tea bag in half a cup of boiling water for about 3-4 minutes. You can adjust the steeping time to your preference to make the tea stronger or milder.
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Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature. You can speed up this process by placing it in the fridge.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add the bourbon, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker.
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Pour in the cooled black tea.
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Put the lid on the shaker and shake well to combine the ingredients.
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Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
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Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist and a fresh mint sprig for an added touch of freshness and aroma.
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Serve and enjoy your Black Friday Tea Cocktail responsibly!
This cocktail is a perfect blend of warmth and comfort from the tea, a touch of sweetness from the simple syrup, and the delightful kick of bourbon. It's a great way to unwind and treat yourself after a long day of shopping or festivities. Cheers!
