Mixology

The Royal Tea Cocktail

MIXOLOGY RECIPE

The Royal Tea

OOLONG VODKA MARTINI

The Royal Tea cocktail is Mandarin Oriental New York's creation, blending TEALEAVES Organic Imperial Oolong + Pantone 1945C + Mood: Sophisticated.

THE TEA MOOD
SOPHISTICATED

Evoking the sophisticated palate of Organic Imperial Oolong with its estate leaves, hand-picked at dawn to capture flavor at its peak.

THE MUSE
DRAGON

The Dragon signifies noble strength and Imperial power while its red hue is associated with the element of fire.

THE COLOR
PANTONE 1945 C

“Elegant, cultivated, rich and refined, this deep red tone conveys luxury, power and tradition.”

LAURIE PRESSMAN
Vice President | Pantone Color Institute™

Mixologist's Notes:
Blending Tea + Color + Mood

“When I thought about sophistication and Organic Imperial Oolong, I immediately knew that I wanted to present the cocktail in a martini glass. A cocktail, but without ice. Elegant lines to match the deep, rich pink. I wanted to make a statement.”

— Julie Van Zant, MO Bar & Lounge Manager at Mandarin Oriental, New York

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The Royal Tea

“Rich notes of Organic Imperial Oolong is grounded by earthy beet juice, then highlighted by bright meyer lemon. Lastly, pomegranate adds an elegance without losing brilliance in taste.”

- Julie Van Zant

Servings: Cocktail

Keywords: Cocktail, Mixology, Pantone, PaletteForYourPalate

  • Prep Time: 1 hours 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

Ginger Oolong Honey Sugar Syrup

The Royal Tea

  • 3 tsp Pomegranate Seeds
  • 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.25 oz Ginger Oolong Honey | see above
  • 0.25 oz Beet Juice
  • 2 oz Vodka

Garnish

  • 1 sliced Candied Beet

Instructions

Ginger Oolong Honey Sugar Syrup

  1. Combine water, honey, contents of 1 Organic Imperial Oolong Teabag and ginger to make tea-infused sugar syrup. Let cool (60 min).
  2. Strain out tea. Refrigerate.

The Royal Tea

  1. Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously
  2. Spoon pomegranate seeds into shaker. Gently press to extract juice.
  3. Add remaining ingredients, ice, and stir.
  4. Double strain into chilled martini glass, garnish and enjoy!

Notes

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