Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Matt Duckor
Brewed tea is an easy way to infuse complex flavors into warming winter cocktails. This libation uses two tea bags for a double-strength brew.
Cooks' Note:
If you can't find maple-flavored bourbon, substitute regular bourbon and add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
2 bags ginger tea
1 1/2 ounces maple-flavored bourbon (such as Knob Creek Smoked Maple)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Lemon peel (for garnish)
Preparation
Step 1
Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over tea bags in a mug. Let steep 5 minutes, then remove tea bags. Stir in bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Garnish with lemon peel.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Tea can be steeped 5 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat before serving.
Recipe notes
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