Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed lemon and ginger tea (cooled or warm)
- 2 tablespoons Ballantine’s Whiskey
- 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon slice or ginger slice for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the tea:
- Brew your lemon and ginger tea according to the package instructions . Let it cool if you prefer a chilled cocktail, or keep it warm if you want a hot drink.
- Mix the Cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker (or mixing glass if serving warm),combine 1 cup of cooled or warm lemon and ginger tea, 2 tablespoons of Ballantine’s whiskey, and ½ tablespoon of fresh juice
- Sweeten (Optional)
- If you like your cocktail a bit sweeter, stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or simple syrup to taste.
- Shake or Stir:
- If using a shaker and the tea is cool, fill it with ice and shake well until chilled. If serving warm, gently stir the mixture.
- Serve:
- For a cold cocktail: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
- For a warm cocktail: Pour the mixture directly into a mug or heat-resistant glass.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with a lemon slice or a slice of fresh ginger of added flair.
- Enjoy:
- Sip and enjoy your refreshing Lemon Ginger Whiskey Cocktail!
This cocktail blends the zesty and spicy notes of lemon and ginger tea with the smooth, rich flavor of Ballantine’s whiskey, creating a balanced and enjoyable drink.