Ginger Tea Cocktail
What kind of Tea Party are we running here? Here is a brilliant recipe that pairs our organic green tea with cognac, ginger, and mint that sets off the taste buds with zing.
Ingredients
- 3 pieces fresh ginger
- 4 mint leaves, divided
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce cognac
- 2 ounces freshly brewed green tea, chilled
Here is a couple of links to purchase our green tea:
https://perfectbodytea.com/products/jasmine-with-flowers
https://perfectbodytea.com/products/organic-iced-green
Steps to Make It:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a mixing glass, add the ginger, 3 mint leaves, and simple syrup and muddle very well.
- Add the cognac and fresh organic iced green tea, muddle a little more.
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint leaf. Serve and enjoy.
Variations
- A splash of lemon juice can give this drink a bright accent.
- If you like, the ginger tea also works well when served warm, creating a drink similar to the hot toddy. Simply switch from chilled green tea to hot tea.
- Make this into a big-batch tea drink for a party. Increase the ingredients, Keeping the cognac to tea ratio at 1:2 (1:3 is a good mix, though).
- A few extra mint leaves can be added to the pitcher and will infuse the drink over time.