Amaretto Citron Sipper
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Yields 1 cocktail. Tea-infused rum prep yields enough for 4 cocktails.
5 minutes
2 hours
This satisfying cocktail combines the vibrant flavors of blood orange-infused rum with the sweet, nutty essence of amaretto. Each sip is like tasting sunshine in a glass, a luscious blend of citrus and warmth, perfectly balanced by the bright notes of fresh orange. If you are a fan, you may also like Fireside Toddy.
Ingredients
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- 7 oz dark rum
- 2 Tbsp Blood Orange Smoothie Herbal Tea
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- 1½ oz tea-infused rum
- ¾ oz amaretto
- ¾ oz fresh orange juice
- pinch Cyprus White Sea Salt
- garnish fresh orange peel
Directions
- Prepare Tea-Infused Rum. Combine dark rum and herbal tea. Cover and steep at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours. Strain fully. Discard herbal tea. Yields approximately 6 ounces.
- Assemble Cocktail. Add infused rum, amaretto, orange juice, and a pinch of crushed sea salt to a rocks glass. Fill glass with ice (preferably one large cube); stir to combine and chill. Twist the orange peel over the glass to release the oils, then rub the peel around the glass rim. Add peel to the cocktail.