Cocktails and Mocktails with Tea? Oh My!
There have been numerous reports suggesting that – since the dawn of the Age of COVID – people have begun to consume cocktails more frequently. Whether or not that’s true, what IS clear is that there has perhaps been no better time to strengthen one’s immune system and stay hydrated. Enter the Tea Cocktail or Mocktail.
Arguably healthier than some of its more traditional counterparts, this refreshing libation has lots to recommend it. Just type “health benefits of tea” into any search engine, and you’ll likely find more information than you ever imagined. With or without alcohol, and whether made with black, white, green, or herbal tea – it’s all good. And while many recipes call for tea bags, don’t be put off – a teabag is typically one teaspoon of loose tea. We like loose tea better anyway, as it affords more flexibility in any recipe. A pinch here, a bit of this there…It’s not an exact science. Add some rich raw honey in place of sugar. Experiment until you find something that really wows your own palate.
What could be more refreshing than a peppermint tea mocktail ? Think of the southern mint julep with a twist! You can really let your imagination run wild and try it with any number of our mint-inspired teas.
Another interesting option is to create a tea syrup for use in a multitude of drinks. The folks at Liquor.com have made it easy with their adaptable simple syrup recipe. Such syrups are a great way to add a bit of thickness and sweetness but save you the labor-intensive step of trying to get sugar to fully dissolve. Numerous botanicals can be turned into simple syrups, and we’ve got you covered on that front. Search our site and fill your cart with lavender, lemon zest, peppermint or spearmint, even ginger and cinnamon. Fillable, disposable tea bags make preparation a breeze. A larger-sized infuser also works well. Once you’ve got your syrup, the sky really is the limit. Become the mixologist you always dreamed you could be!
How about an Earl Grey Tea Cocktail from Sugar and Charm? Try it with our Lady Lavender or Moonlight Earl Grey for that extra lavender flourish.
Imbibe Magazine combines Earl Grey and mint teas for a Porch Punch just looking for a party. If what you’re looking for is a tea cocktail with spirits, Brit+Co has done a lot of the legwork, assembling recipes for 15 drinks calling for black, fruity, and green teas.
Fans of green tea are sure to flip for the Iced Green Tea Mojito concocted by Jennifer and provided in her blog. Mint, lime, raspberries, and WOW! Kim at Insanely Good offers 10 more green tea cocktails, ingredients for which run the gamut from peach tea to pineapple and even matcha.
Not to be outdone, we’ve got a Lavender Lemonade recipe that just begs to become your favorite summer beverage. Brew up a batch and use it as a base for lemon-inspired cocktails and mocktails.
This is surely enough to get the creative juices flowing. So, what are you waiting for? Put on your mad chemist’s coat and start concocting!