Green Tea Ginseng Whiskey

Green Tea Ginseng Whiskey

A bright and refreshing whiskey cocktail with green tea, citrus, and Wisconsin ginseng for a crisp, lively finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz of your favorite whiskey
  • 1.5 oz of loose leaf green tea
  • 1/4 oz lemon oleo saccharum (see directions)
  • 1/4 oz sliced fresh Wisconsin Ginseng
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp champagne vinegar
  • 2 lemons
  • 4 oz sugar
  • Rosemary for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Direction

  1. First, make the oleo saccharum (24 hours in advance if possible):
  2. Wash and peel lemons. Avoid pith. Place the rinds in a bowl.
  3. Add 2 oz sugar per lemon.
  4. Muddle the lemon peels (this release the oils).
  5. Place bowl in a refrigerator overnight.
  6. Muddle again and strain liquid into container for use.
  7. Next, prepare the green tea:
  8. Prepare and strain green tea.
  9. Slice lemon into thin slices and add to the hot tea.
  10. Place mixture in fridge overnight.
  11. Then, to make the cocktail: Add green tea mixture, whiskey, oleo saccharum, ginseng, honey, and champagne vinegar into a shaker and shake.
  12. Pour into a rocks glass over ice.
  13. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and sprig of rosemary.

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