Elixir de Vie
Earl Grey tea adds depth to this fruity virgin cocktail of apple juice, blackberries and raspberries.
Pinch of loose-leaf Earl Grey tea
4
oz (120 mL) apple juice
3 raspberries
3 blackberries
1
oz (30 mL) lemon juice
2
tsp (10 mL) vanilla simple syrup (to make your own, see Okarito recipe)
Edible rose petals for garnish (available at health food stores; use only flowers grown without chemicals), or substitute raspberries and blackberries
In a cocktail glass, combine tea and apple juice. Let tea steep into the apple juice until the flavor has been fully extracted (approximately 30 minutes). In a shaker, muddle berries, then add lemon juice and vanilla simple syrup. Strain tea and apple juice into shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and serve straight up in a martini glass. Garnish with edible rose petals or berries. Serves one.
