Gin And Mint Tea Cocktail
Serves: 2
Isabella Feil
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
49
Sweetness
53
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan
2
Remove from heat, add tea, and let steep 3 minutes
3
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, then return tea to saucepan
4
Add ginger, orange zest, sugar, and 1/2 cup mint; return to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar
5
Let cool
6
Strain tea syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids; discard solids
7
Stir in gin and lemon juice and chill until cold, about 1 hour
8
Serve in rocks glasses filled with ice garnished with lemon wheels and mint sprigs
9
Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan
10
Remove from heat, add tea, and let steep 3 minutes
11
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, then return tea to saucepan
12
Add ginger, orange zest, sugar, and 1/2 cup mint; return to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar
13
Let cool
14
Strain tea syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids; discard solids
15
Stir in gin and lemon juice and chill until cold, about 1 hour
16
Serve in rocks glasses filled with ice garnished with lemon wheels and mint sprigs
17
Do Ahead Cocktail can be made 4 hours ahead
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Keep chilled
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Cocktail can be made 4 hours ahead
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Keep chilled