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Black Tea Shot

A smooth, dessert-like shot combining strong brewed black tea, whiskey, and honey for a warming, balanced flavor that feels like a treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 shot
Course: Beverage, Shot
Cuisine: Modern Cocktail
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 0.75 ounce strong brewed black tea cooled
  • 0.75 ounce whiskey bourbon or rye preferred
  • 0.5 ounce honey
  • Water as needed for brewing tea

Equipment

  • Shot glass (1.5 ounce capacity)
  • Small saucepan or kettle for heating water
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Mug or cup for brewing tea
  • Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser

Method
 

  1. Heat water to 200–210°F (just under boiling) and steep black tea for 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a cup and let it cool to room temperature (about 10 to 15 minutes).
  3. Measure 0.75 ounce of whiskey with a jigger and pour into the shot glass.
  4. Add 0.75 ounce of cooled black tea into the shot glass with the whiskey.
  5. Warm 0.5 ounce of honey gently over a flame or heat source for a few seconds until pourable.
  6. Pour the warm honey into the shot glass over the back of a spoon to layer it.
  7. Stir gently for 10 to 15 seconds until ingredients are evenly blended.
  8. Serve immediately and consume within two minutes for best flavor.

Notes

Brew your black tea the night before and keep it in the fridge so you can make black tea shots instantly whenever the craving hits.