CHERRY AND SMOKE

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In this alcohol-free cocktail, the campfire smokiness of the Lapsang Souchong, (which is brewed strong, so that the tannins intensify), is such a good counterpoint to the sweet, tart stone fruit.

Provided by Julia Bainbridge

Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Cocktail     Cherry     Tea     Drink     Drinks     Cocktail Party     Thanksgiving     Fall     Winter

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ teaspoon loose-leaf Lapsang Souchong tea
3 ounces just-boiled water
3 ounces tart cherry juice
1 lemon twist, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small heatproof bowl, combine the tea and the water, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in the cherry juice, then immediately fine-strain into a snifter. Squeeze the lemon twist over the drink to express its oils, then discard. Serve warm.
  • Batch for 6:
  • In a medium heatproof bowl, combine 1 tablespoon tea and 2 ¼ cups water, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in 2¼ cups cherry juice and immediately fine-strain into 6 snifters (or, honestly, whatever glasses you have). Squeeze lemon twists over each drink (2 will do you), then discard. Serve warm.

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