Brew the Alchemist Tea Blend strong (about double strength) by steeping 1 tea bag or 2 g of loose leaf per 4 oz of near-boiling water for 4 minutes. Strain and chill until cool. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

Chill glass

Place a highball or Collins glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill with ice water to chill while you build the cocktail.

Build the cocktail

Add ice to a cocktail shaker (about 3/4 full). Pour in Johnnie Walker Black Label (1.5 oz), apricot liqueur (0.5 oz), Kaveri Ginger Aperitif (0.5 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz), and the cooled Alchemist Tea Blend (0.5 oz). If using, add 2 dashes of peach bitters.

Dry-shake (no ice) briefly for 5–8 seconds to integrate flavors, then add ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled (or simply stir for 10 seconds if you prefer a less aerated drink).

Discard the chilling ice/water from your glass and fill the glass with fresh ice (big cube or pebble ice). Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.

Top gently with TRIP Peach & Ginger Sparkling CBD (about 3 oz). Pour slowly to preserve carbonation and avoid overflow. Give the drink one gentle stir (1–2 revolutions) to marry the fizz with the spirits without flattening it.

Garnish & finish

Thread a fresh peach slice and a thin ginger slice on a small cocktail pick and rest it on the rim, or float the peach slice on the surface. Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with the twist and drop it in or rest on the rim.

Serve immediately while the sparkling CBD tonic remains effervescent. Note: consume responsibly and be aware of CBD regulations in your area.