HOT MINT COCKTAIL WITH LEMON & HONEY
Time for a Tipple
This month’s writing fuel cocktail combines the freshness of spring with the soothing effects of a hot toddy for anyone, like me, nursing at cold due to perpetually soggy dog walks. To make the refreshing cold version, just make the tea ahead and allow to cool, then pour over crushed ice.
Hot Mint Cocktail with Lemon and Honey
- ½ cup of hot mint tea
- A generous spoonful of honey
- 2 fingers of bourbon or whiskey
- 2 squeezes of lemon juice
- A picture window with the rain coming down outside
- A good book
Method
- Kettle on! Pour half a cup of boiling water over a mint teabag (or a handful of fresh mint leaves if you have them) and allow to steep to the desired strength. Add a spoonful of honey and stir well.
- Pour the booze into a cocktail glass that can take the heat.
- Pour the honeyed mint tea over the booze.
- Squeeze in the lemon.
- Sit at picture window and sip, glancing up occasionally from book to watch the rain.
Variations
If you’re feeling shi-shi you can replace the honey with lavender syrup, but I’m not organised enough to have any on hand. If you try it, let me know how it comes out!
And if you’re lucky enough to be basking in warm spring sunshine, just allow the tea to cool and pour the whole thing over crushed ice for an altogether more brighter and breezy version of this spring treat.