Tired of the usual cocktails and tea? Try this innovative tea cocktail mix that's great for any gatherings and also to just sip and savor at the end of a busy day. The ginger simple syrup, medium roast yaupon tea, and spiced rum come together for an intriguing fusion of flavors. Read along to find an easy and delicious tea liquor drink.
Spiced Rum Tea
Makes 1 glass // Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes // Active Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Ginger Simple Syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup peeled and sliced fresh ginger
Cocktail
- 1 rounded tsp loose leaf or 1 sachet/bag. We recommend using Illumination Yaupon by YAYAYA Yaupon
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1oz Ginger simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz Spiced rum
- Ice cubes
How to make Spiced Rum Tea
Ginger Simple Syrup
Add sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Then add in the ginger, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how gingery you’d like your syrup. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container (mason jars work well) for up to one week!
Cocktail
Heat the water to 212°F and steep the yaupon tea for 5 minutes. Remove tea and set aside to cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).In a cocktail shaker, combine the ginger simple syrup, lime juice, spiced rum, 4 oz of the yaupon tea and a handful of ice cubes. Shake it up well (about 10 seconds). Serve over ice and garnish with a piece of candied ginger. Enjoy this spiked rum with tea!
