Don't Need To Be Coy, Roy

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Servings

1 serving

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

The name of this refreshing cocktail was inspired by the rich rooibos base in our popular Bourbon Chestnut Herbal Tea (as well as an appreciation for Simon & Garfunkel!) This soft and satiny blend is complemented by sweet vanilla, lemon, and pomegranate, while a bit of hazelnut liqueur adds depth and warmth, all while keeping the ABV (alcohol by volume) low.

Don't Need To Be Coy, Roy

Ingredients

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    • 5 Tbsp Bourbon Chestnut Herbal Tea
    • 22 oz water at 200ºF

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    • 1½ oz Vanilla Turbinado Sugar
    • 1½ oz Lemon Sugar
    • 3 oz water at 200°F

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    • 5 oz bourbon chestnut concentrate
    • ½ oz pomegranate juice (such as POM POM brand)
    • ½ oz vanilla-lemon syrup
    • ½ to 1 oz Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, optional
    • 1 ea fresh rosemary sprig, divided

    Directions

    1. Prepare Concentrate. Infuse herbal tea in hot water for 30 minutes. Strain fully; discard tea solids. Allow to cool before drink assembly. Yields approximately 20 to 21 ounces.
    2. Prepare Simple Syrup. Combine ingredients in a heat-safe vessel. Stir until fully dissolved. Allow to cool before drink assembly. Yields approximately 4 ounces.
    3. Assemble Cocktail. Add concentrate, pomegranate juice, syrup, and liqueur (if using) to a cocktail shaker. Pull leaves from bottom half of rosemary sprig and add to shaker (reserve remaining half for garnish). Add ice and shake to chill. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice; garnish with reserved rosemary sprig. Yields 1 serving.
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