@savisquishles: Zesta Vanilla Tea & Elderflower Spritzer with @zestaceylontea Ingredients • 1 Zesta Vanilla Tea bag • 150 ml hot water (just off the boil) • 1 tablespoon elderflower cordial (or see substitution below) • Lime slices (for garnish) • A handful of fresh mint leaves • 150 ml sparkling water or soda water • Ice cubes • Optional: Additional honey or simple syrup for added sweetness Rose Almond Simple Syrup (Substitute for Elderflower Cordial) • 100 g sugar • 100 ml water • 1 teaspoon rose water • ¼ teaspoon almond essence Instructions for the Syrup: 1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. 2. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water and almond essence. Let it cool completely before use. 3. Substitute 1 tablespoon of this syrup for the elderflower cordial in the recipe. Method 1. Brew the Tea: Steep the Zesta Vanilla Tea bag in 150 ml of hot water for 3–5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool completely. 2. Prepare the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled tea, elderflower cordial (or rose almond syrup), and a few fresh mint leaves. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. 3. Assemble the Spritzer: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes. Strain the shaken mixture over the ice. Top with sparkling water or soda water, gently stirring to combine. 4. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lime slices and a sprig of fresh mint. Adjust sweetness by adding honey or more rose almond syrup if desired. This spritzer offers a bright, fragrant blend of Zesta Vanilla Tea, elderflower (or its floral substitute), and fresh mint, perfect for elevating your refreshment game. #cocktail #mocktails #tea #ceylontea #tearecipes #seasonal #seasonalrecipes #elderflower #tealover #teatime #EasyRecipes #mocktail #mocktailrecipe #zesta #ceylonteamoments #zestatea #refreshingdrink #hotweatherdrinks #summerdrinks

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