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Rooibos Tea Infused Reposado Tequila & Plantation Pineapple Rum, Demerara, Aquafaba, Lemon, Black Walnut Bitters, Cherry Juice | Balanced, herbal, easy to drink
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Ingredients
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Rooibos Infusion
Cocktail Components
Garnish
Method
Rooibos Infusion
- 1
Prepare Rooibos Infusion
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 2 cups of Rooibos tea and let it steep for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Infuse Tequila
Once the Rooibos tea has cooled, combine the tea with 1 cup of Reposado tequila in a clean jar. Seal tightly and let it infuse for 2 hours at room temperature, then strain the mixture to remove the tea leaves.
Cocktail Assembly
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz of the Rooibos-infused Reposado tequila, 1 oz of Plantation pineapple rum, 1 tbs of Demerara sugar, 2 tbs of aquafaba, and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Shake with Ice
Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- 5
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of black walnut bitters to the shaker and give it a gentle shake to combine.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass, filling it about 3/4 full.
- 7
Add Cherry Juice
Slowly pour 1 oz of cherry juice over the back of a spoon into the glass so it layers on top.