CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Southern Royal Tea features Southern Star spirits and celebrates the start of the Charlotte Football Club season. Southern Distilling is an official partner of CFC in the alcohol-whiskey category.
RECIPE
Southern Royal Tea
1.5oz Southern Star “The Standard” bourbon
1 oz Royal Tea Honey Syrup*
.75 oz fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Add all above contents to shaker tin with ice
Shake vigorously
Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice
Garnish with rosemary sprig
*Royal Tea Honey Syrup
1 quart of water
5 sprigs of rosemary
.5 cup dried hibiscus
.5 cup loose green tea
1 quart of local honey
Bring all ingredients except honey to a boil
Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes
Strain contents through mesh strainer and add honey
Mix until honey is fully dissolved
Store syrup in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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