A friend recently introduced me to Owl’s Brew: Tea Crafted for Cocktails. If you can get past the overtly hipster packaging, you will discover an enjoyable tea based mixer for cocktails. I tried out the Classic and the Coco-Lada. The recipes are dead easy, perfect for those guests that don’t warrant your full bartender skills. And for once, I gave you two drinks for the price of one. You can tip me later. And if the owls are listening, an Early Grey version for a Lady Grey Sour would be perfection.
The Classic mix features a blend of English Breakfast and lemon peel, with hints of lemon juice and lime juice. I love the hints of tea and the tart citrus flavour. It is also amazing mixed with bourbon on the rocks.
Margarita Recipe
- 2 parts The Classic
- 1 part Tequila
- Jalapenos
1. Muddle with 3-4 fresh jalapeno slices (Strain out jalapeno seeds).
2. Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Shake & pour into a margarita glass
4. Rim glass with margarita salt
5. Drink
6. Repeat
The Coco-Lada mix features a blend of black tea, chai spices, coconut pieces and pineapple juice. Surprisingly way better than I expected. Makes for a great cocktail on a cool autumn evening.
- 2 parts Coco-Lada
- 1 part Spiced Rum
- Ginger to garnish
1. Combine all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
2. Shake & pour over fresh ice.
3. Garnish wtih fresh ginger.
4. Drink.
5. Repeat.