Wanting to create a shot showcasing the earthy taste of premium black tea, while also balancing it with the sweet and fruity taste of apple juice, we added complementary flavors including honey, ginger, and cardamom. We (optionally) elevate the presentation of the shot by incorporating a smoky applewood chips, and a cinnamon stick garnish. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz fresh apple juice
- 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
- 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (recipe below)
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
- 4 dashes of cardamom bitters
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Applewood chips, for smoking (optional)
- Ice
Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the apple juice, black tea syrup, lemon juice, syrups, and bitters to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Pour the cocktail evenly into two shot glasses. (Optional: Fill a smoking box or chamber with applewood chips and place two shot glasses inside. Ignite the applewood chips with a torch or lighter, allowing the smoke to fill the box and infuse the cocktails with a smoky aroma.)
Place a cinnamon stick over each shot glass as a garnish and serve.
This premium shot has a smoky and aromatic flavor, with the sweet and fruity taste of fresh-pressed apple juice, the earthy and slightly bitter taste of black tea syrup, the sweetness of honey syrup, and the spiciness of ginger syrup and cardamom bitters. The smoky aroma from the applewood chips creates an additional sensory element to the shot.
