Orange Blossom Tea
Ingredients
Florida Orange Blossom Honey Syrup:
1 ½ cups Florida orange blossom honey
1 cup warm water
2 ounces strong black tea, chilled
1 ounce freshly squeezed Florida orange juice
½ ounce lemon juice or lemonade
Ice
1½ ounces rum, vodka or bourbon (optional)
Garnish:
Florida orange slice
Preparation
Prepare Florida Orange Blossom Honey Syrup in advance: In container with lid, combine Florida orange blossom honey and warm water; shake vigorously. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
In cocktail shaker, combine black tea, Florida orange juice, ¾ ounce prepared Florida Orange Blossom Honey Syrup, lemon juice and ice. Shake and strain into Mason jar over fresh ice. Garnish with Florida orange slice.
Serving Suggestion: For Orange Blossom Tea Cocktail, add 1 ½ ounces rum, vodka or bourbon to cocktail shaker with other ingredients; proceed as above.