Good Morning Shirley

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Recipe Inspiration: The best thing about the morning is enjoying a delicious cup of English Breakfast tea.  To take you morning tea to the next level, we have combined this popular drink with deliciously whipped vodka and hints of grenadine, creating a semi-sweet treat that is perfect for any time of day. 

Serving Size: This recipe makes 2 – 4 ounce beverages to enjoy.   

Ingredients: 

• 1 heaping teaspoon Driftwood Tea Company loose English Breakfast tea or 1 English Breakfast tea bag (any English Breakfast tea can be used, however we recommend loose tea as it provides more of a robust flavor) 
• 8 ounces hot water (boiling) for steeping tea 
• 4 ounces whipped vodka (you can also substitute this for vanilla vodka if whipped is not available) 
• 1 teaspoon Grenadine  
• 1 cherry for garnish   

Directions:

• Heat 8 ounces of water to boil, remove from heat, add English Breakfast tea bag (or 1 heaping teaspoon of English Breakfast tea) to hot water.  Let steep for 5 minutes.  
• After 5 minutes, remove tea bag (or strain loose tea) and put in refrigerator to cool.  (Approximately 1 hour).

• In a shaker, add the following ingredients: 

1. 4 ounces cooled English Breakfast tea 
2. 4 ounces whipped vodka 
3. 1 teaspoon grenadine

• Fill shaker with ice.
• Put lid on shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
• Strain liquid into a 4 ounce glass.
• Garnish with a cherry and enjoy. 

*Recipe courtesy of The White Heron Tea & Gifts, with the assistance of Boulevard Beef & Ale.  Both are located in historic downtown New Port Richey, Florida