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The Beekman Place Fizz

Winnie Anderson
Named for Mame's street, this fizzy, floral, fun drink is a match for Mame's personality. All the fun without the alcohol. You'll actually remember the fun you had :-)
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Make the tea 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 Adults 21+

Equipment

  • 1 tall glass like a high ball or ice tea glass You want a glass that holds 16 to 20 ounces so even a pint glass would work
  • 2 heat-safe mugs for boiling water and warming water You're going to make the tea first so you need somewhere to put the hot water while the tea bag(s) steep for a few minutes.
  • 1 tea kettle or something to boil water in This is your choice. I make hot water in a mug in my microwave and set it on high for anywhere from 2 minutes to 2:10 depending on the size of the mug. Follow directions on the tea box if you need help.
  • 1 Stirring glass or heavy mixing glass You want something you can mix the drink in and then you'll pour it into your drinking glass or you can just mix everything in the same tall glass you're going to drink out of. This is why you need a big glass.
  • 1 Long spoon (bar spoon or ice tea spoon) Use whatever you have that's long enough to mix the drink. I've used cake icing spreaders and knives in a pinch :-)

Ingredients
  

Make the Tea

  • 2 bags Hibiscus Tea (or mixed berry if you can't find Hibiscus) I like Twinings
  • 8 oz Hot water
  • 1 oz orange juice squeeze some fresh since you have an orange for the peel
  • .5 oz honey or simple syrup You can make this or buy it
  • 8 oz sparkling water (different from club soda or seltzer)
  • 1 orange for the juice and to slice for garnish if your feeling fancy. Remember, live it up!
  • 1 sprig fresh mint also for garnish this is optional depending on your taste. I'd leave it out but that's me.
  • 1/4 cup honey, agave, or white sugar This is to make the syrup to sweeten the drink. You can also buy simple syrup (made with white sugar) and save the hassle.
  • 1/4 cup warm water (I use filtered)
  • 2 cups Ice - more or less to suit your level of coldness

Instructions
 

Make the Tea

  • Add the water to your heat safe mug. Then heat it in the microwave on high power for 2 to 2:10 minutes. Or use whatever method you typically follow to make hot water.
  • Add 2 teabags to the water (you want the flavor stronger than for regular tea).
  • Set aside and set a timer for 5 to 7 minutes (7 makes the tea a little stronger so use your judgment. Experiment just like Mame would. It's only tea afterall).
  • Remove the bags (I actually save them and compost them)
  • Set the tea aside to cool. You want it to be at least room temperature before you use it.

Make Honey Syrup or Simple Syrup (or buy premade Simple Syrup)

  • Make more than you need and store the extra in the refrigerator. You only need a little and it's too hard to measure in my opinion.
    Store the extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator to use in future drinks (whether alcoholic or not). Honey Syrup lasts 2 to 3 weeks.
    Simple Syrup lasts up to a month.
  • Warm up the 1/4 cup of water (put it in a heat safe mug and zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Pour the honey or whatever sweetener you're using into your mixing glass or drinking glass.
  • Add the warm water and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Prep the Orange Peel

  • Wash the orange.
  • Using a paring knife or other cutting tool, cut around the orange to get a piece of peel about 1/4 inch wide or so, and go completely around the orange. You want to have a long strip of peel you'll put in your drink.

Prep the Orange Juice

  • Cut the orange in half and squeeze out the juice. Remove any seeds or pulp (you could strain it if you have a strainer). Straining out the seeds and pulp saves you a step in mixing the drink.

Mix the Drink

  • Add the sweetener syrup to your mixing glass if it's not in there already. (remember you don't have to mix things in a separate container or glass but it does help)
  • Add ice to the mixing glass (or whatever)
  • Measure out 3 ounces of tea and pour that in the glass you're mixing everything in (either your stirring/mixing glass or the drinking glass). Save the rest and drink it cold later diluted with a little fresh, cold water.
  • Add the orange juice and stir well or shake if you're mixing it in a shaker.
  • If you're mixing this in a separate glass, add ice to the glass you'll be drinking out of.
  • Strain the mixture into the drinking glass and top it off with sparkling water. Stir gently to mix.
  • Twist the orange peel over the drink and add the peel to the glass.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Alcohol Free, Auntie Mame, hibiscus tea, Mocktail, Movie Night, Non-Alcoholic
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