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Citrusy Sweet Tea Cocktail

Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp black tea leaves or 2-3 tea bags
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • Peel of 1 medium lemon
  • Sugar to taste
  • Orange juice
  • Bourbon
  • Star anise for garnish
  • Orange slices; for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil and take it off the heat.
  • Add the tea leaves to the water along with the lemon peel (remove using a peeler), cinnamon and star anise. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes.
  • Strain the tea and allow to cool. Refrigerate in a closed bottle until use.
  • To make the cocktail, add a few cubes to the glass and fill half of the glass with the tea infusion. Add 15 ml orange juice and 40ml bourbon. Stir and taste; add more orange juice or bourbon to suit personal taste.
  • Garnish with a star anise.
  • Cheers!!!

Notes

If you want a non alcoholic version, mix the orange juice with the tea infusion to taste. Serve in a glass filled with crushed ice.