Citrus Earl Grey Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1/4 cup honey (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Juice of 1 large orange
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water
- Lemon and orange slices for garnish
- Additional thyme sprigs for garn
Instructions:
1. Brew the Tea:
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add the Earl Grey tea bags, and allow to steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool slightly.
2. Sweeten the Tea:
- While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey until it's fully dissolved.
3. Add Citrus Juices:
- Stir in the fresh lemon and orange juice, along with the thyme sprigs. Allow the thyme to infuse by letting it sit in the mixture as it cools.
4. Chill:
- Remove the thyme sprigs, then refrigerate the tea until it's thoroughly chilled.
5. Assemble the Mocktail:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea mixture over the ice until the glass is about three-quarters full.
6. Add Sparkle:
- Top off each glass with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
7. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with slices of lemon, orange, and a sprig of thyme to enhance the flavor and add visual appeal.
This Citrus Earl Grey Mocktail combines the distinctive flavor of Earl Grey tea with the freshness of citrus and the aromatic touch of thyme, creating a drink that's both invigorating and relaxing.
