Owl’s Brew Baby

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.

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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

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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.

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