This drink was comfort all over it. The Ginger Tea is an inviting mix of some really good Cognac, fresh green tea, mint and ginger. I also tried this with Hennessy VS and warm tea, keeping the ginger and mint. It transformed one of my favorite warm drinks, the Hot Toddy, into a completely different entity and was very comforting on some of the chillier nights. Chilled or warm, Ginger Tea is a great brandy cocktail, enjoy!
I've also been told that Tenjune (NYC) is a great place to order a Ginger Tea.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Hennessy VSOP Cognac
- 2 oz fresh brewed green tea (chilled)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (or splenda)
- 3 mint leaves
- 3 pieces ginger
- extra mint leaf for garnish
Preparation:
- In a mixing glass, add ginger, mint and simple syrup and muddle.
- Pour the Cognac and fresh tea over top and muddle a little more.
- Strain into an ice filled glass.
- Garnish with a mint leaf.
