Bring a tea-inspired twist to your Halloween gathering with this Witches’ Brew Tea Cocktail. Brewed black tea, dark rum, orange liqueur, and lemon juice combine in an iced drink finished with orange and blackberries.
This recipe makes one serving and is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Use ordinary ice only; do not add dry ice to the drink.
Ingredients
- 2 fl oz brewed Fog Horn Grey tea, cooled, not 2 oz of dry tea leaves
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1–2 drops food-grade black food coloring, optional, following the manufacturer’s directions
- Ordinary ice cubes
- Orange slice and blackberries for garnish
Instructions
Brew the tea according to the product’s recommended amount, water temperature, and steeping time. Remove the leaves or brewing bag, allow the tea to cool, and measure 2 fluid ounces of the prepared tea.
Combine the cooled tea, dark rum, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. If using food coloring, add it according to its directions.
Add ordinary ice to the shaker and shake to chill and combine.
Strain into a glass filled with ordinary ice.
Garnish with an orange slice and blackberries.
Serve and enjoy responsibly.
Keep the presentation simple
Use fruit garnishes and Halloween-themed decorations outside the glass for a festive presentation. Do not put dry ice in the drinking glass or cocktail shaker.
