Lemon and Ginger with Hennessey
Ingredients: 1 or 2 Lemon and Ginger tea bags 2 cups water 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste) 1-2 ounces Hennessy (adjust to taste) Lemon slices or mint leaves for garnish (optional) Instructions: If your brewed tea isn’t already sweetened and you like a sweeter drink, stir in honey or sugar to taste. Make sure the tea is at room temperature or colder so it mixes well. Pour 1 or 2 ounces into each glass of brewed tea. Adjust the amount based on your preferred strength. Stir well to combine the Hennessy with the tea. Serve the tea over ice if you prefer it cold, or enjoy it as is if you like it at room temperature. Garnish with a lemon slice or mint leaves if desired. Feel free to adjust the proportions based on your preferences or the size of your glass. Cheers!
Berry Blast with Baileys Irish Cream
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream 1/4 cup berry liqueur (such as Chambord or another berry-flavored liqueur) 1/4 cup vodka (optional, for added kick) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1/4 cup mixed berry juice or mashed fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries) Ice Fresh berries and/or mint leaves for garnish Instructions: Prepare the Glass: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Mix the Ingredients: Add the Baileys Irish Cream, berry liqueur, vodka (if using), lemon juice, cranberry juice, and mixed berry juice (or mashed fresh berries) to the shaker. Shake Well: Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled and mixed. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or a glass filled with ice. Garnish: Garnish with fresh berries and/or a sprig of mint. Enjoy: Sip and enjoy! Feel free to adjust the proportions based on your preferences or the size of your glass. Cheers!
Lemon and Ginger with Vodka
Ingredients: 1 cup lemon and ginger tea (cooled) 1/4 cup vodka 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1/8 cup) 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste) Ice Lemon slice or ginger slice for garnish (optional) Instructions: Prepare the Tea: Brew the lemon and ginger tea and let it cool. You can make it in advance and keep it chilled. Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled lemon and ginger tea, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and honey or simple syrup. Shake Well: Add ice to the shaker and shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Garnish: Garnish with a lemon slice or a ginger slice if desired. Enjoy: Sip and enjoy your refreshing cocktail! Feel free to adjust the sweetness or the amount of vodka to suit your taste. Cheers!
Chamomile Calm with Rum
Ingredients: 2 teabags of Chamomile Calm ⅛ cup of Spiced Rum (which is equivalent to 2 tablespoons or 1 ounce) 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed) Icecubes Lemon slice or chamomile flowers (for garnish) Instructions: Brew the Tea: Brew a cup of chamomile tea and let it cool to room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator. Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled chamomile tea, Spiced Rum, honey (if using), and lemon juice. Shake: Add ice to the shaker, then shake well to mix the ingredients and chill the mixture. Strain: Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice. Garnish: Garnish with a lemon slice or a few chamomile flowers for a decorative touch. Serve: Enjoy your refreshing and relaxing cocktail! This recipe balances the calming properties of chamomile with the spiced notes of the rum, making it a unique and soothing drink.
Berry Blast with Johnnie Walker Red Label
Ingredients: 1 tot Johnnie Walker Red Label whisky (45ml) 2-3 Berry Blast tea bags 1 cup (240 ml) hot water 1-2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste) Ice cubes Lemon or lime wedge for garnish (optional) Fresh berries for garnish (optional) Instructions: Steep the Berry Blast tea bag in the hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove the teabag and stir in honey or simple syrup while the tea is still warm. Allow it to cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge for faster cooling. Fill a cocktail glass or a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour 45 ml of Johnnie Walker Red Label whisky over the ice. Top off with the cooled Berry Blast tea, and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and a few fresh berries if desired. Enjoy your refreshing and fruity whisky cocktail! Feel free to adjust the sweetness or the ratio of whisky to tea based on your taste. Cheers!
Hibiscus Hit with Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskey
Ingredients: 1/5 cup Ballantine’s Scotch whisky 1 hibiscus tea bag ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon of simple syrup Ice Lemon twist or hibiscus flower for garnish (optional) Process: In a cocktail shaker, combine Ballantine’s Scotch whisky, chilled hibiscus tea, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist or a hibiscus flower for a touch of elegance. Enjoy your Hibiscus Scotch Sour! It’s a delightful blend of floral, citrus, and smoky flavors.
Lemon and ginger with Gilbeys gin
Ingredients: Prepared Lemon & Ginger Tea (cooled to room temperature or chilled) ⅕ cup Gilbey’s gin Ice cubes Lemon slice or wedge, for garnish Fresh mint, for garnish (optional) Process: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Take ⅕ cup of Gilbey’s gin and pour it over the ice. Top the glass with the prepared Lemon & Ginger Tea, filling it up to about 3/4 full. Stir gently to mix the gin with the tea Garnish with a lemon slice or wedge on the rim of the glass. Optionally, add a sprig of fresh mint for extra freshness. Feel free to adjust the gin amount based on your preference and experiment with other garnishes or flavor additions. Cheers!
Berry Blast with Gordon’s Dry Gin
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Gordon’s Gin 2 teabags Berry Blast (or a berry mix of your choice) ½ tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed) ½ tablespoon simple syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preference) Ice Fresh berries for garnish Lemon twist or mint sprig for garnish (optional) Process: Prepare Your Glass: Fill a highball or cocktail glass with ice. Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the Gordon’s Gin, Berry Blast Tea Bags lemon juice, and simple syrup (if using). Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled. Strain and Pour: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Garnish: Garnish with fresh berries, a lemon twist, or a mint sprig for a touch of flair. Serve: Enjoy immediately! This will give you a well-balanced cocktail. Adjust the sweetness or tartness by modifying the simple syrup or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Chamomile tea with Jameson Whiskey
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chamomile tea (strongly brewed and cooled) 1.5 tablespoons Jameson Irish Whiskey 1/2 tablespoon honey syrup (made by mixing equal parts honey and hot water) 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon lavender syrup (optional) Ice Instructions: Prepare the Chamomile Tea: Brew chamomile tea and let it cool completely. Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 tablespoon of cooled chamomile tea, 1.5 tablespoons of Jameson Irish Whiskey, 1/2 tablespoon honey syrup, 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tablespoon of lavender syrup. Shake: Add ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain and Serve: Strain into a chilled glass or an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish: Garnish with a lemon twist or chamomile flowers if desired. Enjoy: Sip and enjoy the calming flavors of your adapted Chamomile Calm cocktail!
Chamomile Calm Bacardi Rum
Ingredients: 1 cup chamomile tea (brewed and chilled) ⅛ cup of Bacardi Rum 2 tablespoons of honey or simple syrup 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice (optional for a touch of brightness) Ice Lemon twist or chamomile flowers (for garnish or optional) Instructions: Brew tea: Brew chamomile tea and let it cool completely. If using pre-made chamomile tea ensure it is chilled Mix Ingredients: In a shaker, combine the chilled chamomile tea, Bacardi rum, honey or simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice if using. Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake well to mix and chill the ingredients. Serve : Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Garnish: Garnish with a lemon twist or a few chamomile flowers if you like. This cocktail combines the relaxing qualities of chamomile with the smoothness of Bacardi, making a perfect choice for unwinding. Enjoy!