Mixology Recipes
Peppermint Tea Margarita
The #PaletteForYourPalate Tea Cocktail Peppermint Tea Margarita is Outlets Manager Kevin Spicknell’s creation, inspired by TEALEAVES Organic Peppermint + Pantone 290C + Mood: Refreshed.
Notes from Kevin Spicknell, Outlets Manager at Omni King Edward Hotel:
"When you’re thinking of refreshing drinks, the first thing that comes to mind is sitting on a beach, having a margarita. I think this blue Organic Peppermint cocktail is the perfect drink to revive you on hot summer days.”
Peppermint Tea Margarita
INGREDIENTS
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1 TEALEAVES Organic Peppermint Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabag
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1 oz. Water
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1 oz. Premium Tequila
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1/2 oz. Blue Curaçao
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1/4 oz. Triple Sec
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1 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
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1/2 oz. Sugar Cane Juice
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3 oz. Ounces Hypnotiq Liqueur
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4 Fresh Mint Leaves
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Garnish Kosher Salt
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Garnish Turbinado Sugar
STEPS
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Steep TEALEAVES Organic Peppermint Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabags in boiling water for 3 minutes and let cool.
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In cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz. peppermint infusion, tequila, Blue Curaçao, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice and Sugar Cane Syrup.
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Shake vigorously.
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Rub fresh mint leaves on rim of glass.
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Rim glass with Kosher salt and turbinado sugar.
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Pour shaken liquid into rimmed glass with ice.
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Garnish with crown of mint and Hypnotiq-soaked blueberry skewer.
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Enjoy!
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