Blueberry tea
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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
A 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{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1431.html|title=Blueberry Tea recipe|website=www.drinksmixer.com}}
- 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
- Made with Earl Grey tea instead of Orange pekoe.{{Cite web|url=https://www.food.com/recipe/blueberry-tea-191642|title=Blueberry Tea Recipe - Blue.Food.com|website=www.food.com}}
- Made with actual blueberry fruit tea or other herbal tea, and less Grand Marnier{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1430.html|title=Blueberry Tea #2 recipe|website=www.drinksmixer.com}}[http://www.barmedia.com/amo/1102fd.htm Blueberry Tea recipe using actual blueberry tea] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019174919/http://www.barmedia.com/amo/1102fd.htm |date=October 19, 2006 }}
- Full moon #2, blueberry tea without the tea{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink289.html|title=Full Moon #2 recipe|website=www.drinksmixer.com}}