Smoky Spice Infusion

This cocktail, Smoky Spice Infusion, combines the smoky-sweet flavors of Lapsang tea and spicy notes of Scotch and Jamaican-style rum. The drink is complex, cozy, and perfect for sipping on a chilly evening. It is a unique blend of warm and smoky flavors with a touch of citrus brightness, making it a delightful treat for the taste buds.

Smoky Spice Infusion

Smoky Spice Infusion is a cozy and complex cocktail that combines Lapsang tea, Scotch, Jamaican-style rum, and citrus notes for a delightful sipping experience.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lapsang tea
  • 1 1/2 ounces Scotch
  • 1 ounce Lapsang tea simple syrup
  • 3/4 ounce Jamaican-style rum
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar syrup (1 part nectar to 1 part water, stirred together until nectar dissolves)
  • 2 dashes tiki bitters
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Ice
  • 1 orange slice, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Lapsang tea simple syrup: Boil water, add sugar, and dissolve. Steep the tea in the mixture for 10 minutes, then strain out the tea leaves.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients except for the ice and orange slice.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.