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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Texas Tea-Light
Tea time gets the Texas treatment with a warming blend of Earl Grey, HoneyDew bourbon, vanilla syrup, and banana whipped cream. With just the right touch of tropical flair, it’s a winter warmer that’s right at home on a chilly afternoon or passed around at a holiday gathering.
Time
5 min
Method
Built
Glass
Footed mug
Bourbon
HoneyDew
Flavor: Earl Grey · Vanilla · Banana
Season: Cold weather
Make the Texas Tea-Light
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers HoneyDew (or Small Batch) Bourbon 8 ozHot Earl Grey tea ½ ozVanilla syrup TopBanana whipped cream GarnishA banana coin and grated chocolate
Instructions
1Steep the Earl Grey tea in a footed mug. 2Add the bourbon and vanilla syrup and stir. 3Hand whip the banana cream until it thickens but still pours, and float it on top. 4Garnish with a banana coin and grated chocolate.
About the Texas Tea-Light
Tea time, Texas style. Hot Earl Grey, Garrison Brothers HoneyDew and a little vanilla syrup are stirred right in the mug, then crowned with hand-whipped banana cream, a banana coin and grated chocolate. Bergamot and honey underneath, banana bread on top.
Questions, answered
How do I make banana whipped cream?
Mash a quarter of a ripe banana until smooth, add ½ cup of cold heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and whisk by hand until it thickens but still pours. That tops about four drinks.
How do I make vanilla syrup?
Simmer 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water with a split vanilla bean (or stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract off the heat). Cool and strain. It keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.
Can I make it for a crowd?
Yes. Brew a big pot of Earl Grey and keep it hot. Pour 8 oz per mug, then add 2 oz of bourbon and ½ oz of vanilla syrup to each. Whip the banana cream just before serving.
