Organic Tea Cocktails

One of the reasons we love vodka so much is its versatility. When we want a certain flavor essence to dominate in our cocktails, we'll make a vodka infusion instead of an agave or honey infusion. The alcohol absorbs the flavor more readily than the other types of infusions and allows the flavor essence to kick through the other ingredients in the cocktail.

We have long been fans of the rich and complex flavors we get when we infuse our vodka with high quality teas. Particularly with the amazing flavors found in Numi Organic teas. We have gathered some of our favorite recipes for you here.

Amber Night

Numi's Chocolate Puerh tea and Organic Valley Vanilla Cream add complexity to create an inspired desert style cocktail. 

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka infused
with Numi Organic Chocolate Puerh Tea.

.5 oz. Cherry Heering Liqueur

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 oz. Organic Valley Vanilla Half & Half Cream

Garnish with powdered chocolate

Combine infused Square One Organic Vodka, Cherry Heering, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.  Shake briefly, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a dusting of powdered chocolate on top.

Infusion: Pour vodka into a pitcher or other glass receptacle. Use 6 teabags per 750 ml. Infuse for 2 hours, remove bags and pour infusion back into vodka bottle.

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Flower Child

Free-spirited, this elixir is decidedly not a wallflower.

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka infused with Numi Organic “Velvet Garden” white rose tea

1 oz. hibiscus flower unsweetened concentrate (“Eva” brand – buy online at www.mexgrocer.com)

1/2 oz. organic agave nectar

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

¼ oz. Cointreau

Dash of Peychaud's bitters

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with a rose petal (if available) or a lemon twist.

Infusion: Pour vodka into a pitcher or other glass receptacle. Use 6 teabags per 750 ml. Infuse for 4-6 hours, remove bags and pour infusion back into vodka bottle.

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Chocolate Puerh Manhattan

Numi's Chocolate Puerh tea adds complexity to create a Square One Organic Vodka spin on a whiskey cocktail classic.

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka infused
with Numi Organic Chocolate Puerh Tea.

.5 oz. Cherry Heering Liqueur

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Garnish with a brandied or house-made Cherry

Combine infused Square One Organic Vodka, Cherry Heering, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass.  Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits or cloud the drink.  Place brandied cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the cocktail over the cherry. 

Infusion: Pour vodka into a pitcher or other glass receptacle. Use 6 teabags per 750 ml. Infuse for 2 hours, remove bags and pour infusion back into vodka bottle.

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Goodnight Ginger

Chamomile, lemon and ginger . . . what a combo!

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka infused with

Numi Organic Chamomile Lemon Myrtle Teasan

2 oz. fresh lemon juice (may sub Trader Joe's Organic Ginger Lemonade, use less agave nectar)

1/8 tsp. fresh grated ginger

1 oz. organic Agave nectar

Splash of Vya Extra-Dry Vermouth

Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

If you prefer a completely fresh ingredient approach, substitute the ginger lemonade for fresh squeezed lemon juice and a touch more ginger. And don't forget to use a bit more agave nectar to counter the acidity of the fresh juice.

* We LOVE this cocktail with Numi Tea, but you may substitute another chamomile/citrus tea blend for a delicious but completely different taste.

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Green-tea-ni

Created exclusively for a benefit for Global Green USA, the flavor is earthy yet refreshing

1.5 oz. Square One Organic Vodka infused with Numi Organic Rainforest Green and Ginger Sun Teas

1 oz. fresh lime juice

3/4 oz. organic Agave nectar or to taste

1/2 oz. orange liqueur

Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a little zest of lime.

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Indian Nightcap

Inspired by combining after-dinner tea service with the traditional after-dinner cognac. Masculine and refined.

1 1/2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka infused with Numi Organic “Indian Night” Decaf Black Vanilla tea

1 oz. Navan Liqueur (Natural Madagascar vanilla blended with French Cognac)

Serve together in a snifter neat or with one ice cube.

Infusion - Pour vodka into a glass pitcher and put in 6 tea bags per 750
ml of vodka. Let stand for 4-6 hours. Remove bags and pour infused
vodka back into original vodka bottle for use.

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