Blueberry Tea (cocktail)

The Blueberry Tea is a cocktail made from tea and liqueurs. It is served hot, and could be considered a variant on the hot toddy. Its name derives from its fruity taste, which some compare to blueberries.

Preparation

Blueberry Tea is usually served in a brandy snifter, to concentrate and hold the alcohol fumes released by the tea's heat. Ingredients are typically [ [http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1431.html Classic Blueberry Tea recipe] ]
* 1 oz. Grand Marnier liqueur
* 1 oz. Amaretto liqueur
* Hot Orange pekoe tea to taste.

Preparation is simple -- Add both liqueurs to the snifter and then fill with hot tea to taste. Swaddle the brandy snifter in serviettes or a cloth to protect the hands. Some suggest a sugared rim, or adding sugar to the tea, or a lemon garnish.

Variations

* Blueberry Tea, made with Earl Grey tea instead of Orange pekoe. [ [http://www.recipezaar.com/191642 Blueberry Tea recipe using Earl Grey tea] ]
* Blueberry Tea, an alternate version made with actual blueberry fruit tea or other herbal tea, and less Grand Marnier [ [http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1430.html Blueberry Tea recipe using herbal tea] ] [ [http://www.barmedia.com/amo/1102fd.htm Blueberry Tea recipe using actual blueberry tea] ]
* Full Moon #2, Blueberry Tea without the tea [ [http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink289.html Full Moon recipe using Amaretto and Grand Marnier in a snifter, sans tea] ]

References

ee also

* List of cocktails
* hot toddy
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