Oolong-Infused Bourbon
Photography Sarah Scarborough.
Tea-infused spirits offer the ultimate medium for creative expression. With so many teas, spirits and additional, complementary flavours available – the possibilities are endless.
Serves: 4–6
INGREDIENTS
230 grams of good-quality bourbon
1 tablespoon of Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong tea leaves
half a vanilla bean, scraped
a few thick scrapes of orange peel
This recipe is one I have really enjoyed lately, particularly when creating my Oolong-Infused Bourbon Balls. This beautiful blend also makes a classic cocktail a lot more interesting!
METHOD
Source a small to medium mason jar and add your bourbon.
Add the scraped vanilla bean, heaped tablespoon of tea leaves, and orange peel. Seal your jar and steep for 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on how strong you'd like your blend to taste.
Strain your bourbon mixture and transfer to a clean jar to store.
Note: This delicious winter-infused bourbon makes for a great base for any spicy winter cocktail.
Nomadic Tea Party
Nomadic Tea Party follows the historic journey of the tea leaf from its roots in the ancient forests of Yunnan, China, to new world tea bars, sharing tastes and traditions it has influenced along the way. Read more about Sarah's inspired tea journey and follow her blog, Nomadic Tea Party, here.
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