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The Botanical Whiskey

This Botanical Whiskey is a powerhouse base made with a 5-bag deep-steep and a spice blend that’ll make you do a double-take. Whether you mix it into a mocktail like the Dublin Boilermaker or sip it straight over ice, this is the "spirit" of Mocktail Gardens. Come see how we’re reclaiming the glass, one smoky sip at a time.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz Strong Brewed Black Tea 5 bags steeped in 6 oz water
  • 2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • ¾ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 pinches Cayenne Pepper use to your preference

Method
 

  1. Steep 5 tea bags in 6 oz water until completely cooled.
  2. Once cooled, put all ingredients into shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously.
  4. Place ice cubes into glass.
  5. Pour shaker contents over ice.

Notes

Tip:  Stronger tea creates higher Tannins. This creates that dry, sophisticated "mouthfeel" that keeps your mocktail from tasting like basic juice. The smoked paprika & maple syrup creates the "oaky" flavor. The cayenne gives it that back-of-the-throat heat and the OJ bridges it all together.
Perfect mixer and sipper!!!