Osmanthus Oolong Spritz
@tea3fineteas Part 4 | This is our second summer tea cocktail, this time featuring osmanthus oolong tea! This cocktail is light, floral, and delicious, with just the right amount of fizz #tea #teacocktail #osmanthusoolong #oolong #oolongtea #spritz #champagnecocktail #summercocktail #summer #drink #teadrink #icedtea #cocktail #cocktailrecipe ♬ Out of reach - Rhoda G
Floral cocktails are a personal favorite, so of course, when we started making our tea cocktail series, osmanthus oolong was at the top of the list for a featuring spot in a cocktail recipe. And this Osmanthus Oolong Spritz does not disappoint! The use of tea two ways really brings out the floral flavor of the tea, which is complemented by the botanicals in the gin and light, citrusy sweetness of the Lillet Blanc. If you want to get extra fancy, we also tried this cocktail with tea carbonated in a Sodastream instead of soda water, which brought it to an even higher level.
To make this cocktail, you will need:
- 2 oz. brewed osmanthus oolong tea
- 1 oz. osmanthus oolong simple syrup (equal parts sugar and tea)
- 1 oz. gin (floral gin preferred, but use whatever you have on hand)
- 2 oz. Lillet Blanc
- Champagne or prosecco
- Soda water or carbonated tea
Start by filling a wine glass about 2/3 of the way with ice. Then add in your gin, simple syrup, brewed tea, and Lillet Blanc. Top with champagne or prosecco, and finish with a splash of soda water. Gently stir to combine and enjoy!