Blueberry Merlot & Citrus Mint Julep Mocktails

Ingredients

• 1 Tea Forté Blueberry Merlot pyramid tea infuser, or 2 tbsp loose leaf tea
• 2 oz Lyre's Pink London Spirit

• 4-5 fresh mint springs, leaves only, plus more for garnish
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2½ oz Lyre's American Malt
• crushed ice

Directions

1. Place the pyramid tea infuser in a jar and pour in Lyre’s Pink London Spirit. Steep for 5 minutes. Discard the pyramid or strain out the loose tea leaves when done, reserving the tea liquid and set aside.
2. In a julep glass, muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup together.
3. Add the Lyre’s American Malt to the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice, stir, and add more ice to fill.
4. Pour the infused Blueberry Merlot spirit over the crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Enjoy!

Yield: 1 Blueberry Merlot Julep mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 Tea Forté Citrus Mint pyramid tea infuser, or 2 tbsp loose leaf tea
• 2 oz Lyre's White Cane Spirit

• 4-5 fresh mint springs, leaves only, plus more for garnish
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2½ oz Lyre's American Malt
• crushed ice

Directions

1. Place the pyramid tea infuser in a jar and pour in Lyre’s White Cane Spirit. Steep for 5 minutes. Discard the pyramid or strain out the loose tea leaves when done, reserving the tea liquid and set aside.
2. In a julep glass, muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup together.
3. Add the Lyre’s American Malt to the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice, stir, and add more ice to fill.
4. Pour the infused Citrus Mint spirit over the crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Enjoy!

*Blueberry Merlot pyramid tea infusers are available in Event Boxes. Citrus Mint pyramid tea infusers are available in Event Boxes and the Tea Tasting Assortment Tea Chest. See below for all pyramid and loose tea options.