6 Must-Try Tea Cocktail Recipes And Ideas To Spruce Up Your Drink

You may already know that tea brings plenty of benefits. That’s probably the reason that it's been enjoyed by many people ever since. Fortunately, with today’s innovation, there are already plenty of ways to enjoy tea, hence eliminating the mundane way of drinking.

However, do note that even if you mix and match teas with other beverages, you can still enjoy its benefits, regardless if it’s Sage, Oolong, or English Breakfast. So, after reading the benefits of, say, Sage from Tofillo and other sources, you don't need to hesitate mixing up your favorite beverage with a touch of booze.

Here’s how you can take teatime to a new level:

Green Tea-Infused Gin Sour 

Infuse your gin by mixing two to three green tea bags. Soak the tea bags for four hours, shake the mixture frequently. To prepare the cocktail, pour the infused gin, lemon or lime juice, and honey in a shaker. Mix well and add ice. Transfer into a chilled cocktail glass. Lastly, garnish with a floating star anise pod. 

Star anise is a fascinating cocktail addition that emphasizes spicy or herbal notes. It produces a lovely spicy smell as you drink, particularly if you toast it a little first. On top of that, it looks great as a cocktail topper too.

Bourbon Tea Cocktail 

Sweet tea is said to be a popular drink in the summertime. But it can be enhanced by the addition of a shot of booze. This easy sweet bourbon tea mix is sweetened by limoncello. The delicious citrus liqueur does marvel at a simple drink like this.

For this recipe, you'll need bourbon whiskey, limoncello, and freshly brewed iced tea. You just have to mix all of the ingredients and serve over ice. You can also add a slice of lemon for garnish.

Practically any bourbon whiskey will be fine for this recipe. It's also a cocktail that's basic enough to justify experimenting with various brands. 

For the tea, use the hot brewing technique to extract more flavor. This should take only around five minutes, depending on the kind of tea you use. When the tea has reached its peak of taste, put it in the fridge until ready to make the drink.

Peach Iced Tea Cocktail 

This simple recipe needs just three ingredients. The bonus is you don't have to add tea bags. It's also very fast to make. All you need are unsweetened peach tea, peach vodka, and simple syrup.

To make the cocktail:

• Add all ingredients to a shaker and mix thoroughly.
• Pour in a nice glass over ice.
• Garnish with fresh mint leaves or peach slices.

If you prepared a batch of the cocktail and have extras, chill the concoction for up to three days in the refrigerator. Remember that the alcohol's concentration will be reduced over time. Therefore, it's strongly suggested that it be consumed within 24 hours.

Ginger Tea Cocktail 

This ginger tea concoction is a delectable combination of cognac and green tea. It also has a delicious hint of mint and ginger. Fresh ginger and mint impart a punch that is certain to awaken your taste buds.

To begin, mix the simple syrup with ginger and mint for an extra burst of flavor. Add cognac and freshly brewed green tea. Mix until well combined. Pour into ice-filled glass. Top with mint leaves and serve.

Tea Tini 

Tea tini is a charming tiny vodka martini. It's prepared with your choice of vodka and goes well with any tea flavor. This recipe has all the usual ingredients for making iced tea. It's only laced with vodka and presented in an exquisite glass.

Each component will contribute to the flavor of this martini, so be particular in selecting fresh ingredients, excellent vodka, and tea. You'll just need vodka, chilled tea, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and a little sugar for the rim for this recipe.

Put the vodka, iced tea, lemon juice, and honey in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Transfer to a martini glass and garnish with a lemon wedge. If you want, dip the rim of the martini glass in sugar.

Thai Iced Tea Latte 

Lovers of tea lattes will appreciate the spicy Thai Iced tea recipe (not to be confused with the Hong Kong-style milk tea). There's a little spicy cream on a strong black tea backdrop and the liquors are good kickers. You'll discover that this drink is a real pleasure.

To make, combine Irish cream, coconut milk, and condensed milk with cloves, vanilla, and star anise. When ready to serve, combine the rum and tea in a tall glass filled with ice. Gently pour cream on top of the cocktail to form a floating layer. Finish with a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg.

Enjoy Tea Time 

The featured lovely cocktails above are ideal for combining cocktail moments with tea time and provide a cool refreshment on warm days along with delicious pickled summer treats. You'll have a great time trying these recipes.