Tea Cocktails

There is nothing better than basking in the sun with your friends and enjoying a cheeky cocktail while you do so; it’s arguably one of the best parts of summer.

If you are an avid cocktail drinker, you have likely tried them all. Though there are some lovely cocktails, we can all agree that many of them often feel sugary, and after a few, it can be easy to feel a bit nauseous. 

We are passionate about innovation here at Leaf, and we predict that tea cocktails will be the next big trend in the cocktail world. 

Not only are tea cocktails absolutely delicious, but they may also come with health benefits. Here are some of our favourite tea cocktail recipes.

Blueberry Tea Cocktail

This delicious cocktail is the only warm one on this list, making it perfect for cooler summer nights in the garden. This fragrant and delightful cocktail is bound to wow your friends.

Though it may look incredibly impressive, it is actually straightforward to make.

Ingredients For One Serving

• Water.
• Vanilla rooibos tea.
• 2 blueberries.
• 1 ounce of Disaronno.
• 1 ounce of Triple Sec.
• An orange slice
• Cinnamon stick.

Utensils

• Strainer.
• Fork (to crush blueberries).
• A glass of your choice.

Method

1. To start, brew your vanilla rooibos tea in water and let it sit for five minutes in a glass of your choice. 
2. While you wait for your tea to rest, crush two blueberries and add them to the tea mixture. 
3. After five minutes, strain your tea, leaving no remnants of the blueberry in the glass. 
4. Then, add one ounce of Disaronno and one ounce of Triple Sec to the mixture. Stir well to blend the alcohol with the rest of the ingredients.
5. Add your cinnamon stick and orange slice to garnish, and then allow the mixture to sit until you can comfortably drink it.

The vanilla rooibos blends fantastically with the blueberry, creating a fresh yet comforting tea cocktail. 

Green Tea Cosmo

If you want a delicious cocktail with added health benefits, you should definitely consider making a Green Tea Cosmo, 

This incredibly refreshing tea is perfect for summer and can actually help relieve anxiety and stress because it is made using green tea.

Ingredients

• 3 ounces of green tea.
• 1 ounce of orange juice.
• Half an ounce of fresh lime juice.
• Half an ounce of cranberry juice. 
• 1 ounce of vodka.
• A teaspoon of honey.

Utensils

• Shaker.
• Strainer.
• Martini Glass.

Method

1. Begin the process by brewing 3 ounces of green tea. Add a splash of honey and leave to cool for ten minutes. 
2. Then, take a shaker and add your tea, orange juice, cranberry juice, vodka, and fresh lime juice to the shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a martini glass. 
3. Garnish as you desire.

It’s really that simple. This cocktail can be made in less than fifteen minutes, which is perfect if you want a low-effort cocktail to enjoy in the sun.  Because this is one of the easiest tea cocktails to make, it is always a hit among tea drinkers.

Chai Old Fashioned Cocktail.

Incorporate chai tea into an old-fashioned cocktail to put a spin on an old classic. With indulgent warm spices and hints of orange, this cocktail is perfect for anyone who loves autumnal flavours. 

Ingredients

• An ounce of Bourbon. 
• Two ounces of chai tea.
• Half an ounce of orange juice. 
• Half an ounce of ginger beer. 
• Bitters.

Utensils

• Strainer.
• Cocktail shaker.
• A lowball glass. 

Method

1. First of all, brew your chai tea and leave to cool for around ten minutes. 
2. You should then add your chai tea, bourbon, orange juice, ginger beer, and bitters to a cocktail shaker containing ice. Give everything a good shake, ensuring that everything is thoroughly mixed. 
3. Strain the cocktail into your lowball glass. We recommend using a large ice cube, as it will not melt as quickly and will not dilute your drink. 
4. If you wish to garnish, we suggest a sprinkle of cinnamon. If you want to go the extra mile, why not garnish with star anise for that extra wow factor? If not, bottoms up!

Peach Iced Tea Cocktail

If you want a quick summer cocktail that will please everyone, consider making a peach iced tea cocktail. 

Peach iced tea is extremely popular by itself due to its delicate, sweet flavour. Just imagine how much better it becomes with an alcoholic twist.

Ingredients

• One ounce of whiskey.
• Four ounces of peach tea, chilled. 
• Peach slices for garnish.
• Lemon wedges for garnish.

Utensils

• Highball glass.
• Stirrer. 
• Strainer.

Method

1. To start your peach iced tea cocktail, you should first brew your peach tea. We suggest using peach and petal tea, as these have all the benefits of green tea.
2. Once this is brewed, chill until cool. 
3. Fill your highball glass with ice and pour in your whiskey. Add your chilled peach tea and stir it well.  If you want sweet tea, now would be a good time to add sugar or honey; it all depends on your preference. 
4. Once the cocktail is prepared, garnish with your peach slices and lemon wedge. 
5. Serve and enjoy.

This is a fan favourite, and you will likely want to serve this drink to friends. To scale up the recipe, multiply the ingredients by the number of people you will be serving the cocktail to. 

Earl Grey Martini

This impressive Earl Grey-infused cocktail will leave you feeling like you have stepped straight into a cocktail bar—all from the comfort of your home. 

This fresh cocktail is a fantastic light drink to finish off the evening. 

Ingredients

• 3 ounces of Earl Grey tea.
• 1 ounce of your favourite gin.
• Lemon juice. 
• Egg white.
• Sugar.
• Ice.

Utensils

• Martini glass.
• Strainer.
• Shaker.

Method

1. Before you start preparing the cocktail, you should dip your martini glass into lemon juice and then coat the glass in sugar.
2. You should then brew your tea. Make sure that the brew is quite concentrated, as that will lead to the best flavours. 
3. Then, add Earl Grey and other ingredients to a shaker containing ice and shake vigorously. 
4. Once you have mixed the ingredients, strain them into a martini glass and garnish as you like. I suggest a lemon slice for a touch of acidity.

Prepare For Some Lovely Tea Cocktails

Hopefully, we have provided a cocktail or two that meets everybody’s taste or at least inspired you to experiment and make your tea cocktails. 

If you like the idea of some of the cocktails we have shown you and want to try them yourself, take a look at the teas we have available here at Leaf or contact us for some advice about the best teas to use and how to brew them properly.