Luckily for us (and you) we certainly can, courtesy of David “Mr. Mojito” Nepove, master mixologist and president of the U.S. Bartenders Guild (USBG), who shows us the way. For this hard tea recipe, David ditches the usual bourbon or cognac and creates a vodka-infused, light-and-citrus-infused crowd-pleaser. It’s easily made in large batches and becomes an instant “serve yourself” punch that’s perfect for a brunch or any gathering on a sweltering August day. “Hard tea is classically made with dark spirits, which I love,” says David. “But good vodka, like Effen, creates a bright, refreshing cocktail that is pleasing to most palettes, so when you are looking for an easy to drink cocktail to serve guests, it’s an easy choice.”
The drink itself is basically fresh black and orange tea infused with sugar, mixed with fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur, and a good quality orange marmalade, providing a bitter note to balance out the sweetness. David also points out that once you have these proportions down, it is a breeze to swap out different complimenting flavors. “For a different spin you can replace the orange flavors for raspberry or even try oolong or darjeeling tea with some cucumber and mint. At the end of the day, it all comes down to balance,” he says.
Hard and Sweet Orange Tea
What you’ll need:
1 25.5 oz bottle of good quality vodka
12.5 oz orange liqueur
16 oz marmalade
12.5 oz lemon juice
32 oz sweet tea
How to make it:
Steep 2 tea bag (like Lipton’s) and 2 orange flavored tea bags with 32 ounces of hot water. Stir in 8 ounces of simple syrup let cool to room temperature. Combine the tea with the remaining ingredients in a punch bowl and garnish with lemon and orange wedges. Serve over ice.
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