WHITE TEA AND RUM COCKTAIL WITH HONEY-LIME SYRUP

White Tea and Rum Cocktail with Honey-Lime Syrup image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 50m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup clover honey
Peel of 1 lime
2 ounces brewed white tea, cooled
1 ounce white rum
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1 lime slice, for garnish

Steps:

For the honey-lime syrup: Bring the honey, lime peel and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until reduced slightly. Transfer the syrup to a container with a lid and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Remove the peel before using. (Makes about 1 1/3 cups; cover and refrigerate extra syrup for up to 1 week.)
For the white tea and rum cocktail: Combine the tea, rum, lime juice, 1/2 ounce of the honey-lime syrup and some ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and serve straight-up. Float a lime slice on top.