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Butter Tart Dream
OCTOBER 2020
Smooth yet spirit-forward, this cold-weather cocktail boasts the comforting qualities of a decadent butter tart.
Makes 1 cocktail
1 bag Earl Grey tea, preferably Pluck Earl Grey Cream
½ cup (125 mL) boiling water
2 oz Irish whiskey, such as Jameson Irish Whiskey
1 oz Dried Fruit & Brown Sugar Syrup (see recipe below)
1 tsp (5 mL) maple syrup
½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cinnamon stick and lemon wheel or steamed milk, for garnish
Place tea bag in a heatproof glass. Pour boiling water overtop. Steep, following package directions, about 3 minutes. Remove and discard tea bag. Pour in whiskey, simple syrup, maple syrup and lemon juice. Garnish with cinnamon stick in lemon wheel.
Makes 1 cocktail
Dried-Fruit Simple Syrup
1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) dried cranberries or raisins
1 cup (250 mL) boiling water
Add sugar and cranberries to a saucepan or heatproof container. Pour boiling water overtop. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure sugar dissolves. Fine-strain. Syrup will keep, refrigerated in a sealed container, for 2 to 3 weeks.
Makes 1 cups (340 mL)
