Mixology

Peppermint Tea Margarita Cocktail

MIXOLOGY RECIPE

Peppermint Tea Margarita

The #PaletteForYourPalate Tea Cocktail Peppermint Tea Margarita is Outlets Manager Kevin Spicknell’s creation, inspired by TEALEAVES Organic Peppermint + Pantone 290C + Mood: Refreshed.

THE TEA MOOD
REFRESHED

Brisk and refreshing, these Organic Peppermint leaves provide a perfect match for a cool encounter.

THE MUSE
POLAR BEAR

The chill air of the polar bear's Arctic, blows crisp and cool.

THE COLOR
PANTONE 290 C

Tender and soothing, with a subtle touch of warmth, this calm and quiet blue hue replenishes body and soul.

LAURIE PRESSMAN
Vice President | Pantone Color Institute™

Mixologist's Notes:
Blending Tea + Color + Mood

“When you're thinking of refreshing drinks, the first thing that comes to mind is sitting on a beach, having a margarita. I think this blue Organic Peppermint cocktail is the perfect drink to revive you on hot summer days.”

— Kevin Spicknell, Outlets Manager at Omni King Edward Hotel

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Peppermint Margarita

“The flavor of Organic Peppermint was our starting point. We mixed in some premium Patrón Tequila, along with lime juice and simple syrup. Then Blue Curaçao, as well as Hpnotiq to soak the blueberries, to achieve the blue hue.”

- Kevin Spicknell

Servings: 1

Keywords: Cocktail, Mixology, Margarita, Pantone

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

Peppermint Tea Margarita

  • 1 TEALEAVES Organic Peppermint Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabag
  • 1 Oz. Water
  • 1 Oz. Premium Tequila
  • ½ Oz. Blue Curaçao
  • ¼ Oz. Triple Sec
  • 1 Oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • ½ Oz. Sugar Cane Juice
  • 3 Oz. Hypnotiq Liqueur
  • 4 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Kosher Salt, For Garnish
  • Turbinado Sugar, For Garnish

Instructions

Peppermint Tea Margarita

  1. Steep TEALEAVES Organic Peppermint Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabags in boiling water for 3 minutes and let cool.
  2. In cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz. peppermint infusion, tequila, Blue Curaçao, Grand Marnier, lime juice and sugar cane juice.
  3. Shake vigorously.
  4. Rub fresh mint leaves on rim of glass.
  5. Rim glass with Kosher salt and turbinado sugar.
  6. Pour shaken liquid into rimmed glass with ice.
  7. Garnish with crown of mint and Hypnotiq-soaked blueberry skewer.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

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