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Ryan Brown's cocktails are a perfect pairing with Townline's house-smoked barbecue.

Texas Tea

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Old Overholt rye
  • 3 oz peppermint/passion fruit tea mix
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • 1 lemon wedge
Simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
Peppermint/passion fruit tea mix
  • 1 bag Harney & Son's passion fruit tea
  • 1 bag Harney & Son't peppermint tea
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2-3 sprigs of peppermint (optional)

Method
 

  1. To a Mason jar, add the rye, tea mix, lemon juice and simple syrup.
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Garnish with a mint spring and lemon wedge. Cheers!
Peppermint/passion fruit tea mix
  1. Steep both bags in a cup of hot water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Add fresh peppermint sprigs for an extra minty kick.
  3. Allow to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Simple syrup
  1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stirring occasionally, allow the sugar to completely dissolve.
  3. Cook for about 10 minutes total, until the mixture starts to become syrupy in appearance.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in a glass jar with a lid for up to two weeks.