Tea Mocktail - Mulled Spritzer

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

• 24oz water **

** To make it a cocktail: use 12oz water + 12oz red wine

• 2 tbsp Mulled Wine herbal tisane (loose tea)

• 4 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 orange, sliced (optional, but recommended)

• 1 red apple, sliced (optional, but recommended)

• sparkling water & ice

• cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange slices, apple slices (for garnish, optional)

METHOD

1. Bring water (and red wine, if using) to a simmer in a large saucepan along with the Mulled Wine herbal tisane, brown sugar, orange slices, and red apple slices.
2. Let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Use a large strainer over a bowl, and strain to remove all the solid ingredients.
4. Let the drink cool down at room temp and then chill in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
5. To Serve: divide equally among 4 fluted glasses filled halfway with ice. Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to mix. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange slices, and apple slices.