Winter Warmers and Specialty Drink Recipes

Try these recipes to stay warm and cozy during these colder months!

Holiday Margarita with Cranberry Orange Yaupon

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 oz reposado tequila
• 0.5 oz orange liqueur
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz agave nectar
• 2 oz Cranberry Orange Yaupon concentrate
• Cinnamon sugar for rim
• Rosemary sprig for garnish

Cranberry Orange Yaupon Concentrate:

• 8 oz hot water
• 2 Tbsp Cranberry Orange Yaupon tea

Steep 6–8 minutes, strain, and let cool. This concentrate makes about 4 cocktails.

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass with a cinnamon sugar rim. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and enjoy.

 

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte With Salted Maple Cold Foam

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INGREDIENTS: (makes 4 drinks)

Chai Concentrate:

• 1/3 cup Storehouse Tea Loose Leaf Chai
• 3 cups water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar

Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk:

• 2 cups oat milk
• 1/3 cup plain canned pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Salted Maple Cold Foam:

• 1/2 cup cold oat milk
• 1.5 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. For the concentrate, bring water to a simmer, add chai, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Strain, then stir in brown sugar while still warm.
2. For the pumpkin spice oat milk, whisk together all ingredients in a small pot, bring to a gentle simmer, and keep warm.
3. For the cold foam, in a jar or cup, add all ingredients and froth until thick and creamy using an electric hand frother. 
4. To assemble the latte, combine equal parts (about 1/2 cup each) of the chai concentrate and the pumpkin spice oat milk. Stir then top with salted maple cold foam and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Sip and enjoy in a fall mug.
5. Pro tip: mix the leftover chai concentrate and pumpkin milk together, store in the fridge, and enjoy easy iced lattes all week long - it keeps well for up to 4 days.

 

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