Spiced Orange Tea Spritz

This delightful cocktail combines the warmth of spiced orange black tea with the refreshing fizz of sparkling wine and the botanical essence of gin. The black tea is infused with orange zest, cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla, creating a rich and aromatic base. Shaken with gin, freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, and plenty of ice, this cocktail is then topped with sparkling wine for a delightful effervescence. Garnished with dried blood oranges and fresh mint or basil, this Spiced Orange Tea Spritz is a perfect blend of cozy and refreshing flavors.

Spiced Orange Tea Spritz

Aromatic black tea simmered with warming spices, shaken with gin, citrus, and ice, then topped with sparkling wine for a delightful spritz.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1.50 oz sparkling wine
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or vegan brown sugar or agave)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • 1/4 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup of water in a medium pot, then reduce heat and steep the tea bag for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bag, then add orange zest, coconut sugar, cinnamon stick, allspice, and vanilla. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and allow the spiced tea mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain using a fine mesh sieve.
  4. Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the spiced tea, gin, orange juice, and lemon juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  5. Add ice to a glass, then pour the shaken mixture, filling the glass about 3/4 full. Top with sparkling wine and stir gently.
  6. Garnish with dried blood oranges and fresh mint or basil. Serve and enjoy immediately.