Recipedia
Mrs. Claus Tea
| Serves | 1 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Vegetables, Berries, Beverage Alcohol |
| Day Part | Drinks |
| Menu Part | Beverage |
| Cuisine Type | American |
Source: Marvin Allen at Carousel Bar in New Orleans, and Tales of the Toddy
A cranberry/cucumber syrup subtly mellows the stonger orange, tea and spice flavors in this this hot toddy, making it a perfect warmup on a crisp winter day.
Ingredients
1 oz. Citadelle gin
1/2 oz. Mathilde Orange X.O.
1/4 oz. Cranberry/Cucumber syrup
6 oz. orance spice tea (e.g. Constant Comment)
Cranberry/Cucumber syrup:
1 med. cucumber
6 oz. fresh cranberries
1q. simple syrup
Steps
Cranberry/Cucumber syrup:
- Muddle cucumber with cranberries.
- Add the hot simple syrup and allow the mixture to cool to infuse the flavors.
Mrs. Claus Tea
- Combine gin, orange liqueur and cranberry/cucumber syrup in a 10 oz. mug.
- Add fresh brewed hot tea.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick and serve.