Tea-licious Mocktails: Elevate Dry January with Steven Smith Teamaker

Cheers to a crisp and invigorating January! The dawn of a new year brings with it a fresh opportunity to rejuvenate your body and mind. For those embracing the concept of Dry January or anyone simply in search of healthier, alcohol-free beverage alternatives, these tea-licious mocktails are for you. We're proud to highlight the exceptional teas of Steven Smith Teamaker, a local gem right here in Portland, Oregon, in our mocktail recipes. These mocktails are crafted with a spotlight on seasonal citrus, offering the perfect companions for a vibrant and revitalizing start to the year.

• Jasmine Silver Tip Moscow Mule
• Lord Bergamot Citrus Honey Mocktail
• Citrus Meadow Mojito Mocktail

Jasmine Silver Tip Moscow Mule

Ingredients

• 2 cups sparkling water
• 1 cup Steven Smith Teamaker Jasmine Silvertip, chilled
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger
• 1/3 -1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2-3 fresh mint leaves
• crushed ice
• lime slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Place your teabag into a teapot or mug, add hot water, and steep for up to 5 minutes. Once brewed to your desired liking, remove the bag and set aside.
2. Muddle tea, lime juice, grated ginger, and mint leaves in a wide-mouth jar.
3. Pour into a pitcher, add the sparkling water, and stir. 
4. Fill copper mugs or glasses with crushed ice, pour the cocktail over ice, and serve with a garnish of one lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint.

Lord Bergamot Citrus Honey Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• Ice
• 3 ounces strong brewed Steven Smith Teamaker Bergamot Earl Grey tea, cooled
• 2 ounces Columbia Gorge Grapefruit Juice
• Grapefruit slices for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Mix the honey and hot water in a glass until the honey is dissolved.
2. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
3. Pour the tea and grapefruit juice over the ice. Stir, garnish with sliced grapefruit, and serve.

Citrus Meadow Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 Steven Smith Teamaker Meadow
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• Half a lime, cut into wedges
• 1 cup crushed ice
• ½ cup club soda
• Optional garnish: Mint leaves, lime slices

Directions

1. Place your teabag into a teapot or mug, add hot water, and steep for up to 5 minutes. Once brewed to your desired liking, remove the bag and set aside.
2. Place the sugar, mint leaves, and lime wedges in a glass, and muddle together to release the juices.
3. Fill the glass with ice, add the steeped tea, and top with club soda.
4. Optional Garnish: Slices of lime and mint leaves.