Mocktails Made With Tea?
Tea mocktails are not only just a drink – they are quite delicious.
I have hopped on the mocktail bandwagon these days, just like everybody else. I love the option of drinking when I want to and when I don’t, I have fantastic delicious options as well.
There is one thing that I’ve noticed about the popular nonalcoholic drink that seems to be everywhere these days. And that is, they are boring. Many times you go out to a fancy restaurant and there’s a section for nonalcoholic drinks or mocktails. Sometimes when you order one of those drinks, you end up receiving a class of bubbly water with a piece of fruit. And you just paid $10, $15, or even $20 for that.
Well, I’m here to tell you that you can make amazing mocktails at home. I’m going to show you how to make delicious mocktails with tea.
I know, I own a tea company, so I’m kind of biased, however, it is my belief that tea lends a depth of flavor to mocktails. You can have an fruity undertone or minty top note just by first starting with a tea base. A lot of people also do this with kombucha, but I’ll be honest with you. I really haven’t gotten into kombucha. Maybe another day when I have an extra hour to spare I will explore kombucha.
How exactly do you make a tea mocktail?
I have come up with an extremely methodical, yet non-scientific, way to develop mocktails.
First, start with a tasty base
The base is about half of the volume of your drink. An example of a good base is my mighty mint tea. Mint goes with a lot of different flavor profiles. You can use a quickly-brewed light mint tea as the base for any type of flavor.
Another tea that I like to use as a base is my absolutely gorgeous skin loving tea.This tea is high in antioxidants so you get the berry flavor without it being overpowering. It pairs nicely with something like tart cherry juice or even top it with some sparkling water and muddled berries.
Add complimentary flavors
For the another 25% of the mocktail, fill your glass with a tasty add-on. For this step I’ve used unusual flavors like tart cherry. You can use any number of combinations, here. I think it’s fun to go to the health food store and see what different juices I can find.
Rely on Mother Nature
It’s fun to add not only fruit but also herbs to your mocktail. Fresh herbs give your mocktail a depth the flavor. Have you tried strawberry basil, ice cream? It sounds really funky, but the taste is amazing. It’s the same concept. You’re using herbs to complement the flavor that’s already in the drink.
Add a flavored simple syrup
Simple syrup can add a lot to your mocktail. You get that sweetness without it being overpowering, but if you really want to amp up your game, try something like a fruit simple syrup. You can add strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or other types of fruit to your simple syrup while making it. Simply strain the fruit and keep it in the fridge. It’s a great addition to your mocktail.
Add an herb or fruit rim
If you really want to be fancy, create your own rim for your mocktail. Just like salt compliments a margarita, a fruity or an herbal rimmer can greatly contribute to your drink. The salt can be used to create something a little bit sour, but you can also create a sugar rim. Orange zest or even herbs like rosemary can make a tasty mocktail rin. It’s a little bit surprising and a little bit different, but it does add a nice finishing touch to your drink.
I don’t know if I’m the only one to come up with the idea of a TEA mocktail, however I can tell you that it does add a nice depth of flavor and some additional taste to your mock tail. After all, we want to drink something that’s amazing, not just a cup of bubbly water with a piece of fruit.
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