Beat the heat with our refreshing Passion Fruit Tea Cooler, a sophisticated mocktail that perfectly complements our Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken Wings. This drink beautifully balances fruity, herbal, and effervescent notes, creating a perfect palate cleanser and flavor enhancer for your spicy meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour (for tea)
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed and chilled The Food is Good, LC Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea
- 1/4 cup passion fruit juice
- 1 tablespoon The Food is Good, LC Organic Lyophilized Honey Powder
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh blackberries and sage leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker or large glass, combine the chilled Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea, passion fruit juice, honey powder, and lime juice.
2. Stir or shake until the honey powder is fully dissolved.
3. Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
4. Pour the tea mixture over the ice, filling the glasses about 2/3 full.
5. Top off each glass with sparkling water.
6. Gently stir to combine.
7. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a sage leaf.
Serving Size:
This recipe makes 2 servings, each about 8 oz.
Scaling Instructions:
- For 1 serving: Halve all ingredients
- For 4 servings: Double all ingredients
- For larger groups: Multiply all ingredients by the desired number of servings divided by 2
Shopping List:
- The Food is Good, LC Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea
- The Food is Good, LC Organic Lyophilized Honey Powder
- Passion fruit juice
- 1 lime
- Sparkling water
- Fresh blackberries
- Fresh sage leaves
- Ice (if needed)
This Passion Fruit Tea Cooler is designed to complement our Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken Wings. The blackberry and sage notes from the tea pair beautifully with the complex flavors of the wings, while the passion fruit echoes the tropical notes in our Bravado Mānuka Honey & Passion Fruit Hot Sauce used in the wing glaze. The effervescence and chill of the drink provide a refreshing contrast to the spicy, hot wings, making it the perfect accompaniment for your next game day spread or summer barbecue.
Chef's Note:
For an adult version, consider adding a splash of gin or vodka to transform this mocktail into a cocktail. Always drink responsibly.
This Passion Fruit Tea Cooler is more than just a beverage – it's an integral part of your dining experience. By using The Food is Good, LC's premium tea and honey powder, you're ensuring a high-quality, flavorful drink that enhances your meal and refreshes your palate.
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