Sunset Champagne

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Recipe Inspiration: Our take on the classic mimosa combines a citrus herbal tea and champagne, to create a unique beverage worth celebrating. 

Serving Size: This recipe makes 2 champagne flutes to enjoy.    

Ingredients: 

• 1 heaping teaspoon Driftwood Tea Company loose Florida Sunset Rooibos tea or 1 Florida Sunset Rooibos tea bag (*Florida Sunset contains almonds, you can substitute any citrus or fruit tea you like for this recipe) 
• 8 ounces hot water (boiling) for steeping tea 
• 1 bottle of Champagne (we found sweeter champagne works best, but whatever you prefer will be perfect) 
• 1 slice of orange for garnish   

Directions: 

• Heat 8 ounces of water to boil, remove from heat, add Florida Sunset tea bag (or 1 heaping teaspoon of Florida Sunset 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 champagne flute, pour 3 ounces of cold Florida Sunset tea. 
• Top glass with champagne. 
• Garnish with an orange slice 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