This was a big hit! The vinegar added a depth to the flavor that was similar to a cocktail. Most people skipped the soda and drank it as a punch instead. Next time I will add another spoon of the vinegar to give it a little more kick.
1 cup sugar
6 tea bags of your favorite berry-flavored tea
1 cup diluted Murray's Pink Grapefruit Vinegar, recipe in directions
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 orange, chopped
1 cup fresh raspberries
3 cups cold lime or orange club soda, or seltzer
Directions
Combine the sugar and 3 cups water in medium saucepan set over high heat.
Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags, return the mixture to the heat and cook until reduced by half. Transfer the mixture to a container with a lid, and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
Dilute the grapefruit vinegar by mixing 3 tablespoons in 1 cup of water.
4.Combine the cooled berry tea syrup, diluted grapefruit vinegar, and lime juice in a pitcher. Add the limes, oranges and raspberries, and then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
5.Fill tall glasses with ice and add about 1/2 cup of the mixture to each. Then fill to the top with the cold club soda and serve.
This was less a mocktail and more just a good drink. It went over well, but it didn't have the complex flavor on the berry tea fizz. I will be using the jam on my toast though as it is delicious.
1/4 cup Kuze Fuku & Sons Yuzu Fruit Spread
1 Tbsp. honey
3 bags jasmine tea
250 ml. tonic water
Candied citrus peel (optional)
Directions
Heat 16 ounces of water on the stove or in the microwave until just under a boil (about 170 F). Place the tea bags in a heatproof bowl or pot, and pour the hot water over them; steep for 5 minutes, then remove the bags. Add the honey to the tea, and stir until dissolved. Chill uncovered in the fridge until cold, at least 3 hours.
Add the tea and yuzu spread to a blender; blend for 1 minute. There should still be small visible yuzu pieces.
Split evenly into four coupe glasses; top each with a generous splash of tonic and a piece of candied citrus peel for garnish (if using).
Ginger Turmeric Tonic
Haven't made it yet, but here is the recipe. Once again, from Murray's cheeses.