Hey, cocktail lovers! Do you want to try something new and exciting for your next drink? If you’re a fan of smoky flavors and exotic teas, you’ll love this recipe for a lapsang souchong cocktail.
Lapsang souchong is a type of black tea that is dried over pine wood fires, giving it a distinctive aroma and taste. It’s perfect for adding a twist to your classic cocktails, such as an old fashioned or a martini.
Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of loose leaf lapsang souchong tea (or 4 tea bags)
- 2 cups of boiling water
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of bourbon
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon peel for garnish
Directions:
- Steep the tea in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until it’s strong and dark.
- Strain the tea and discard the leaves or bags. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Let it cool completely.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon and lemon juice with some ice. Shake well.
- Fill two glasses with ice and pour the tea mixture over them, leaving some room at the top.
- Top with the bourbon mixture and stir gently.
- Garnish with lemon peel and enjoy!
This lapsang souchong cocktail is a great way to impress your guests or treat yourself to a sophisticated drink. It’s smoky, sweet, sour, and refreshing all at once. You’ll love the contrast between the warm tea and the cold bourbon, and the lemon adds a nice touch of freshness. Try it today and let me know what you think!