This non-alcoholic cocktail embraces my lifelong love of tea parties and the nostalgic flavors that come with them.
Ever since I was little, tea parties have held a special place in my heart. My mom would carefully open the glass cabinet that held my great-grandmother Laura’s teacup collection, and I’d pick out the perfect cup and saucer that matched my outfit. Together, we’d make tea and treats and I’d invite a few select Beanie Babies and teddy bears to join the party.
As an adult, it can be really easy to lose play and whimsy and many use alcohol to disinhibit and have fun. My intention behind this non-alcoholic cocktail is to bring some magic, nostalgia and sweetness into your glass, sans booze.
I hope you enjoy this tea party in a glass and connect with your inner child while sipping this with your pinky up.
Tea-totaler’s Treat NA Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz Chilled Earl Grey Tea (I used Stash)
1 oz NA Bourbon
½ oz Liber & Co Raspberry Gum Syrup
½ oz Oat milk (I used minor figures)
¼ oz Pathfinder
¼ tsp Orange zest
Pinch of salt
Rim: Crushed shortbread cookie or raspberry thumbprint cookie.
Suggested glassware: rocks glass
Instructions:
- Boil water and steep 1 tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf) of Earl Grey in ½ cup water for 7 minutes. Chill completely.
- Prepare your glass: Crush a shortbread cookie on a cutting board. Brush a small area of your glass with orgeat syrup, then roll that spot in the crushed cookie to create a sweet and crunchy rim.
- In a shaker, combine the chilled tea, non-alcoholic bourbon, raspberry gum syrup, orgeat, oat milk, Pathfinder, orange zest, and salt with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Double strain into your prepared glass over a large ice cube.
- Sip and enjoy!
