Irish Tea Cocktail

In need of a green drink this St Patrick’s Day?

St Patrick’s Day brings out the Irish in all of us and to celebrate we have a St Patrick’s Day inspired drink from Revolution Tea. Each year on March 17^th, people from around the world celebrate St Patrick’s day by wearing green, sporting a shamrock, attending parades, eating traditional Irish food, and enjoying their favorite Irish drink. If you are looking for something a little different than a bright green beer this holiday, this recipe is for you.

This recipe is a simple, yet exciting spiked iced tea treat made with our very own green tea. This Irish Cocktail calls for 4 simple ingredients (absinthe, Irish whiskey, green tea, and a lime slice). The surprise taste you will find in this drink is absinthe and it is a very distinctly flavored spirit. When mixed with our delicious Green Tea it cuts the bitterness of the whiskey and absinthe making for a smooth refreshing drink for your St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

This recipe is quick to make and only has a prep time of 3 minutes! You will need to cool your green tea beforehand so account for that when preparing this tasty drink.

Irish Tea Cocktail Recipe:

• Prep time - 3-5 min
• Cook time - 0 min
• Total time - 3-5 min
• Total servings - one 6-oz glass

Ingredients

• 1/4 ounce or 1.5 tsp. absinthe
• 1 ounce or 2 tbsp. Irish whiskey
• 4 ounces green tea, about 1-2 bags
• A slice of lemon or lime, to garnish
• Ice

Steps for your Irish Tea Cocktail

Step 1: Prepare the 1-2 bags of Revolution Tea green tea, steeping to preference, about 4-6 minutes

Step 2: Pour absinthe into a rock glass.

Step 3: Tip the glass and swirl until absinthe lightly coats all edges of the glass

Step 4: Once coated, pour out any remaining absinthe

Step 5: Add your preferred amount of ice to the glass

Step 6: Pour Irish whiskey over your ice into the glass

Step 7: Add the brewed and chilled organic green tea

Step 8: Add lemon or lime wedge and enjoy!

Tips for this Recipe

• Brew your Green Tea and chill before crafting this Irish Cocktail.
• Sweeten tea to your taste because there is no additional sweetener added to the cocktail itself. We recommend honey, simple syrup, or your personal favorite sweetener.
• Chill your glasses before to keep your drink cooler for a longer period.
• Keep out of reach of Leprechauns!

Revolution Tea's Irish Tea Recipe

This drink pairs best with Revolution Tea’s Green Tea made with a blend of Sencha full leaf green teas. 

Shop our amazing selection of teas today and remember to wear green this St Patrick’s Day!