Smokey Midnight Kiss Cocktail Recipe

½ oz lemon juice

3 dashes cardamom bitters

Garnish: orange twist

Instructions:

Lapsang Souchong infused Vodka

Steep 1 tsp of loose leaf Lapsang Souchong tea in two ounces of water for 3 minutes. Drain the water and transfer the wet leaves to a glass container and add 1 cup of vodka.

Steep the leaves in the vodka at room temperature for 7 minutes. Drain and discard the leaves. Strain into a clean jar. Store in a cool, dark place. The infused vodka will keep indefinitely.

Honey Syrup

Combine honey and boiling water in a heatproof glass jar. Stir until honey is dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. Honey syrup will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks.

Make the Cocktail

Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express the orange peel onto the surface of the drink, twist, and place on the edge of the glass.

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