SOOTHING WELLNESS IN TEA-BASED COCKTAILS

Elevate happy hour and lend some weeknight pampering with the natural goodness of teas turned into tasty, antioxidant-rich cocktails. From chamomile to turmeric, butterfly pea flower to moringa, explore novel ways to craft feel-good drinks showcasing the unique flavors and colors of healing teas and herbs. The recipes below use ingredients like dried flowers, aromatic leaves and powdered roots for smooth, sparkling and spirit-lifting concoctions anytime – with or without the alcohol!

Blue Butterfly Mojito Recipe

 Make use of vibrant butterfly pea flowers in this tropical, blue-hued virgin Mojito. The tea contains protective antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
• 1 cup hot water
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp fine sugar
• Lime wedges
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Soda water

Method:

1. Steep dried butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5-7 minutes. Strain and let tea cool.
2. In a tall glass, muddle lime wedges with mint leaves and sugar till juice releases.
3. Fill glass halfway with ice, butterfly pea tea, lime juice and stir well.
4. Top up with soda water, stir gently and garnish with mint sprig before serving.

Turmeric Sunrise Mimosa Recipe

Give your brunch a bright golden Mimosa makeover with the health perks of fresh turmeric root. Pairs perfectly with a lazy Sunday.

Ingredients:

• 1-inch turmeric, peeled and grated
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 bottle sparkling wine or champagne

Method:

1. Mix together turmeric with both citrus juices and sweetener in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let chill completely.
2. Divide turmeric mixture between 2 champagne flutes.
3. Top up each glass with chilled sparkling wine or champagne.
4. Garnish glasses with orange slices or edible flowers. Enjoy!

Eucalyptus Elderflower G&T Recipe

Indulge further with Eucalyptus Elderflower G&T featuring dried eucalyptus leaves' minty aroma.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 dried eucalyptus leaves
• 1⁄2 cup gin
• 1⁄4 cup St. Germain elderflower liqueur
• 1⁄2 cup tonic water
• Thin cucumber slices & leaves

Method:

1. Muddle 3-4 dried eucalyptus leaves in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add gin, liqueur and ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
3. Double strain into ice-filled highball glass.
4. Top up with tonic water, garnish with cucumber ribbons and remaining eucalyptus leaves. Enjoy this floral gin refreshment!

Iced Hibiscus Punch Recipe

Iced Hibiscus Punch blending hibiscus' tart cranberry-like taste with tropical guava leaves.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1⁄4 cup dried guava leaves
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp agave or honey
• Orange slices & mint

Method:

1. Steep hibiscus flowers and guava leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2. Strain and chill tea completely.
3. Mix tea with both juices and sweetener till blended.
4. Pour over ice in glasses and garnish with orange wheels and mint.

Lemongrass Greyhound Recipe

The citrusy flavor of lemongrass combines beautifully with tart grapefruit juice and gin in this herbaceous twist on a refreshing Greyhound cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 lemongrass stalks, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup vodka or gin
• 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
• Grapefruit slices for garnish

Method:

1. Muddle sliced lemongrass in a cocktail shaker to release flavors. Add vodka, grapefruit juice and sweetener. Shake vigorously with ice.
2. Double strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice cubes.
3. Garnish with grapefruit slice. Enjoy this zesty lemongrass cocktail!

Moringa Green Tea Martini Recipe

Earthy moringa powder and jasmine green tea come together for an antioxidant-rich green martini.

Ingredients:

• 2 green tea bags
• 1⁄2 cup vodka
• 1 tbsp moringa leaf powder
• 1⁄2 cup brewed jasmine green tea
• 1 tbsp honey
• Lemon twist garnish

Method:

1. Brew green tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 3-5 minutes. Discard bags.
2. Add moringa powder to warm tea and stir well to dissolve completely. Add vodka and honey. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. Shake tea-vodka blend with ice and double strain into chilled martini glasses.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist. Sip and unwind!

Chamomile Pear Sour Recipe

This lightly sweet and floral spin on a Whiskey Sour highlights honeyed chamomile tea notes.

Ingredients:

• 2 chamomile tea bags
• 1⁄2 cup bourbon
• 1⁄2 cup pear nectar
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey

Method:

1. Steep chamomile tea bags in 1 cup freshly boiled water for 4 minutes. Discard bags and let tea chill completely.
2. Shake together cooled tea, bourbon, pear nectar, lemon juice and honey with ice.
3. Double strain into old-fashioned glasses filled with ice.
4. Garnish with pear slices and enjoy this soothing bourbon cocktail!

Butterfly Flower Fizz Recipe

 Vivid butterfly pea flower tea adds its deep blue hue and herbal flavor to a pretty and playful gin fizz cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
• 11⁄2 cups water, divided
• 1⁄2 cup gin
• 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup soda water
• Lemon wheel garnish

Method:

1. Steep dried butterfly pea in 1 cup hot water for 5-7 minutes. Strain, reserving tea.
2. Mix cooled tea, gin, honey and remaining 1⁄2 cup water in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
3. Double strain into a highball glass. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lemon wheel before serving this vibrant blue beauty.

From brightening turmeric to vibrant butterfly pea, tea's natural gifts shine through in these cocktail recipes equally suited to winding down or gathering with loved ones. Sip thoughtfully-crafted concoctions designed to soothe, socialize or self-care anytime; simply mix, shake and top your way to wellness as you taste nourishing teas in illuminating new spirited adventures for the senses. Let us know your next tea elixir experiments or discoveries from our tea collections.