Blueberry Tea (cocktail)

The Blueberry Tea is a cocktail made from tea and liqueurs. It is served hot, and could be considered a variant on the hot toddy. Its name derives from its fruity taste, which some compare to blueberries.

Preparation

Blueberry Tea is usually served in a brandy snifter, to concentrate and hold the alcohol fumes released by the tea's heat. Ingredients are typically^[1]

• 1 oz. Grand Marnier liqueur
• 1 oz. Amaretto liqueur
• Hot Orange pekoe tea to taste.

Preparation is simple -- Add both liqueurs to the snifter and then fill with hot tea to taste. Swaddle the brandy snifter in serviettes or a cloth to protect the hands. Some suggest a sugared rim, or adding sugar to the tea, or a lemon garnish.

Variations

• Blueberry Tea, made with Earl Grey tea instead of Orange pekoe.^[2]
• Blueberry Tea, an alternate version made with actual blueberry fruit tea or other herbal tea, and less Grand Marnier^[3][4]
• Full Moon #2, Blueberry Tea without the tea^[5]

References

1. ^ Classic Blueberry Tea recipe
2. ^ Blueberry Tea recipe using Earl Grey tea
3. ^ Blueberry Tea recipe using herbal tea
4. ^ Blueberry Tea recipe using actual blueberry tea
5. ^ Full Moon recipe using Amaretto and Grand Marnier in a snifter, sans tea

See also

• List of cocktails
• hot toddy