Buzz Tea

Have you ever heard of a Sichuan button? They’re a unique flower that accomplishes the a similar effect of Sichuan peppers —they have a grassy, citrus-like flavor with mild astringency. When eaten, “the flowers release an active compound that gives the mouth a numbing, tingling sensation and stimulates the saliva glands inducing a natural cooling effect.” Take a small bite and enjoy the ride of drinking this tea cocktail!

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumber slices

  • 2 lime wedges

  • 6-8 mint leaves

  • ½ oz honey

  • 1 oz Green Chartreuse

  • 1 ½ oz Harridan Vodka

  • 2 oz lemongrass tea

  • garnish: Sichuan (or buzz) button + mint sprig

Directions:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add cucumber slices, lime wedges, honey, and muddle to combine and extract juices from the lime.

  2. Add mint leaves, Green Chartreuse, Harridan Vodka, and lemongrass tea. Add ice and shake vigorously for approximately thirty seconds.

  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a mint sprig and Sichuan Button.

  4. To enjoy, take a small bite of the Sichuan Button before you sip the cocktail for a tingly, numbing mouthfeel.

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