Citrus Earl Grey
Citrus Earl Grey Hot Toddy
Recipe Inspiration: Earl Grey is the most popular flavored tea in the world, so it was only natural to design a warm cocktail using this tea. With hints of bergamot, orange, and citrus notes, and a slightly pungent lemon finish, this tea cocktail is delicious and refreshing for drinking any time of day or evening.
Food Pairing: This cocktail pairs lovely with lemon cream pie.
Serving Size – 1 12 oz serving
Ingredients:
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags (Driftwood Tea Company or your favorite brand)
*If you prefer loose tea, use 1 tablespoon tea for 12 ounces of water (you want it slightly strong)
- 12 ounces of water, heated to 212 degrees F
- 2 ounces lemon (citrus) vodka *Can substitute for 2 ounces of gin, if preferred.
- 2 orange slices
Directions:
- Heat water to 212 degrees F.
- Pour 12 ounces of hot water into a large mug or other tea steeping vessel, add 2 tea bags, and cover cup (you want to keep the tea as hot as possible).
*If using loose tea, put tea into mesh steeper, stepper basket, French press, or whichever other vessel you choose to steep in.
- Steep tea for 5 minutes (be sure to set a timer).
- Take one and a half slices of orange, squeeze juice into drinking glass and dispose of slices (be sure to save ½ slice for garnish).
- After 5 minutes, remove tea bags from water. Dispose of tea bags.
- Add tea to glass, mix orange and tea together.
- Take remaining ½ slice of orange and rub pulp around rim to flavor it. Place slice on rim for garnish.
Recipe Creator: Kelly Hackman, Tea Sommelier and owner of The White Heron Tea & Gifts and Driftwood Tea Company located in New Port Richey, Florida
