R-E-S-P-E-C-Tea- Citrus Sweet Whiskey Tea
This cocktail inspired by our melting pot of people in Detroit especially with my African background sparked a tea-infused spirit forward cocktail. Hence the name I wanted a cocktail that Screamed “Detroit is in the building, don’t sleep on us.” The creamy texture and the bold flavor of Makers 46 create a complex yet refreshing beverage that balances the spiced background of the tea and spices without overpowering the Makers. The bitters and oleo sacchrum create a bright citrus note and bring the fruit and fresh flavors together of the drink as a whole. I really wanted a bright flavor while still keeping Maker’s Mark the star of the show.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Makers Mark 46
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz. Oolong syrup infused with citrus+ spices
- 0.5 oz Citrus Oleo Sacchrum
- 2 droppers tiki bitters
- 1 oz egg white
Instructions
Place all ingredients except egg white in a cocktail mixer with ice. Shake vigorously
Discard ice, add egg white then Shake again. Pour over clear ice cube in an old-fashioned glass.
Express glass with mint around the rim.
Oolong Syrup:
- 16 oz Cane Sugar
- 16 oz Water
- 6-7 Pure Oolong Tea Bags
- 1 entire peel of lemon
- 1 entire peel of orange
- 1 tbsp of vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean pod
- 2 tbsp chopped ginger
- 6-8 cracked cardamom pods
Citrus Oleo Sacchrum:
Equal weight in lemon peels, orange peels, and sugar. I used 6 lemons and 6 oranges and weighed out Equal amount of cane sugar. For faster results I put the peels and sugar in a vacuum seal bag. Yielded results in about 2-3 hours. Strained out liquid for Sacchrum. The other option is to put in a Tupperware container. Muddle peels + sugar and store overnight and strain out the liquid produced the next day.
Garnish:
Coral tuille Recipe
- 115 g water
- 65 g canola or vegetable oil
- 20 g Flour
- 4 drops red food color
Mix well to no clumps are visible. Pour in oiled pan on med heat. Let bubble then crisp.
Glassware: Old-fashioned glass
Author: Black Restaurant Week
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