My Cup of Tea

presented by Virginia Distillery Co.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ ounce Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky
  • ½ ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
  • ½ ounce honey chamomile syrup*
  • 1/8 tsp lemon juice
  • Seltzer
  • Plum bitters
  • Mint sprig

Preparation:

Makes one cocktail.

Stir whisky, St. Germain, honey chamomile syrup and lemon juice in mixing glass over ice. Strain into coupe glass, top with a small splash of seltzer and 4 drops of plum bitters. Garnish with a sprig of mint

Recipe for honey chamomile syrup:
1 cup water, 1 cup honey, 4 bags chamomile tea
Bring water and honey to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add tea bags and steep covered for 10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate to store. Yields 1 ½ cups

My Cup of Tea