The Royal Tea Cocktail
MIXOLOGY RECIPE
The Royal Tea
OOLONG VODKA MARTINI
THE TEA MOOD
SOPHISTICATED
Evoking the sophisticated palate of Organic Imperial Oolong with its estate leaves, hand-picked at dawn to capture flavor at its peak.
THE MUSE
DRAGON
The Dragon signifies noble strength and Imperial power while its red hue is associated with the element of fire.
THE COLOR
PANTONE 1945 C
“Elegant, cultivated, rich and refined, this deep red tone conveys luxury, power and tradition.”
LAURIE PRESSMAN
Vice President | Pantone Color Institute™
Mixologist's Notes:
Blending Tea + Color + Mood
“When I thought about sophistication and Organic Imperial Oolong, I immediately knew that I wanted to present the cocktail in a martini glass. A cocktail, but without ice. Elegant lines to match the deep, rich pink. I wanted to make a statement.”
— Julie Van Zant, MO Bar & Lounge Manager at Mandarin Oriental, New York
The Royal Tea
“Rich notes of Organic Imperial Oolong is grounded by earthy beet juice, then highlighted by bright meyer lemon. Lastly, pomegranate adds an elegance without losing brilliance in taste.”
- Julie Van Zant
Servings: Cocktail
Keywords: Cocktail, Mixology, Pantone, PaletteForYourPalate
- Prep Time: 1 hours 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 1 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
Ginger Oolong Honey Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup Water
- ½ cup Honey
- 1 TEALEAVES Organic Imperial Oolong Signature Teabag
- 1 tsp fresh Ginger juice
The Royal Tea
- 3 tsp Pomegranate Seeds
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.25 oz Ginger Oolong Honey | see above
- 0.25 oz Beet Juice
- 2 oz Vodka
Garnish
- 1 sliced Candied Beet
Instructions
Ginger Oolong Honey Sugar Syrup
- Combine water, honey, contents of 1 Organic Imperial Oolong Teabag and ginger to make tea-infused sugar syrup. Let cool (60 min).
- Strain out tea. Refrigerate.
The Royal Tea
- Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously
- Spoon pomegranate seeds into shaker. Gently press to extract juice.
- Add remaining ingredients, ice, and stir.
- Double strain into chilled martini glass, garnish and enjoy!
Notes
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