Blueberry Tea
Hi, my name is Frankie and I’m a coffee addict! I love sipping two to three cups of joe ☕ per day… okay perhaps more than that especially during the winter season! During the colder months, I also enjoy other warm beverages as well as cocktails. It’s a nice way to keep us warm and cozy…
There’s a vast selection of “hot” cocktails to choose from. I think of Spanish coffee although Irish or Brazilian coffee are other tasty alternatives! There’s also Café Brûlot originating in New Orleans. What about a Tom & Jerry which is similar to Eggnog but served warm.
The list keeps going…
A nice Hot Toddy is among this comfort list along with Rumchata Hot Cocoa or Spiked Hot Chocolate. What about a Hot Buttered Rum or Mulled Cider! Let’s not forget the Swedish Glögg or this medieval drink called Caudle, and more. Here’s a favorite of mine… Blueberry Tea!
This drink is perfect for the cold season! After the tea is brewed, it takes 1 minute to make! There’s no shaking or stirring… just pour and enjoy in a snifter! Besides being a nice warm comforting beverage, I like drinking it when I feel under the weather 🥴.
The preferred tea for this application is Orange Pekoe but if you don’t have any on hand, substitute with another black tea such as Earl Grey. A few times in the past, I used oolong but frankly, the orange pekoe is the way to go 😉.
After bringing the water temperature between 185ºF to 200ºF, I like brewing my tea no longer than 3 minutes ⏳. If you prefer yours stronger, brew for an additional 2 minutes. If you decide to skip the tea, the drink is now called Full Moon #2.
When making “hot” cocktails, it’s important to warm up the glass you’ll be using by simply pouring in very hot or boiling water – I prefer boiling. It just needs a couple of minutes to do the trick. After discarding it, proceed with the Blueberry Tea recipe.
Use a brandy-based orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier but Gran Gala, which is an Italian liqueur, is equally tasty to the French one. When it comes to Amaretto liqueur, I recently came across Gozio which has a beautiful flavor to it. Of course, Disaronno is probably the most popular brand.
Many are using ¾ ounce of each. When I was a bartender, I liked pouring quick and fast therefore I always rounded up the amount to one part which is 1 ounce. Since my days in bars, I still use the same measurements. For the amount of tea, 1 cup is sufficient unless you want less or more… again, adjust to your liking.
The garnish is left to your discretion. I like the look of an orange twist 🍊 while others might opt for an orange slice. Either way, the snifter will get very hot so I highly suggest wrapping a serviette around the glass to protect your hands.
Easy to make, this Blueberry Tea is a tasty drink to sip this winter! It’s a nice comforting cocktail to add to your bar menu and if you feel a little under the weather, this will warm you up inside out… As I always say, “drink responsibly”.
Cheers!🥂
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Blueberry Tea
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Ingredients
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier liqueur
- 1 ounce Amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup freshly brewed orange pekoe tea
- 1 orange twist or orange wheel, for garnish
Directions
- Pour boiling water into a snifter and leave it in for a couple of minutes, just enough to warm up the glass.
- Discard the water and add Grand Marnier, Amaretto liqueur and freshly brewed orange pekoe tea.
- Garnish with an orange twist or an orange wheel. Makes 1 drink.
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