Iced Rooibos Cocktail

Iced Rooibos tea cocktail

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (750 ml) fresh cold water
  • 6 bags of Rooibos
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) Drambuie or other Scotch-based liqueur
  • 3 cups ( 750 ml) Soda Water
  • Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint or lemon slices, if desired.
  • (For a non-alcoholic version, add honey to taste to tea before chilling; proceed with step 2, omitting liqueur)

Method

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Pour over sachets and let steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour Rooibios into heatproof pitcher.
  • Cool to room temperature, then chill.
  • Fill another pitcher with ice. Pour in Rooibos and liqueur.
  • Top with soda water.
  • Stir gently and pour into six glasses.