6 Haute and Cool Tea-Infused Cocktails in NYC

New York is the city that never sleeps and therefore, there is never a shortage of new and improved cocktails. This month, some of our favorite city spots: Ty Bar and Ku Noodle Restaurant are serving tea-infused drinks that will keep your minds at easy and your tastebuds ready to party. Try out these Asian-inspired concoctions at these Manhattan hot spots or make them at home with these super simple recipes! It’s getting cold out there, some spiked tea is the way to go.

NY de Fleur

• Ketel One Vodka
• St. Germain
• Champagne
• Lemon

Paired with a Champagne & Elderflower Gelée Bonbon, this floral mix turns into a unique sparkling drink with a perfect balance between sweet and sour.

Ruby Rooibos

• 1 ½ ounce Grey Goose Cherry Noir
• ½ ounce Cherry Heering Liqueur
• ½ ounce Simple Syrup
• ½ ounce Lime Juice
• 1 ounce Brewed Iced Tea
• 1 ounce Tangerine Rooibos Brewed Iced Tea
• 3 Dashes Aromatic Bitters

Garnish with three Amarena cherries and a sprig of cherry blossoms and this drink is a garden of cocktail delight.

Black Cherry Chai

• 8 filthy black cherries
• 1 ½ ounces Chai tea infused Hudson Valley Rye Whiskey
• ½ ounce fresh squeezed lemon
• ½ ounce honey syrup
• 1 tablespoon loose leaf chai tea

Spicy yet sweet, this extravagant concoction is made for the adventurous kind, are you brave enough?

Love Blush Gimlet

• Grey Goose Citron Vodka
• Cranberry
• Agave
• Lime

Take your citrusy cocktail to the next level with a plush yuzu marshmallow dipped in sweet white chocolate. Sprinkle with candied rose petals and add a softness to the tasty experience.

Cupid’s Quiver

• Grey Goose Vodka
• Lillet Rouge
• Lemon

Pair with an Anise Citrus Ganache Bonbon for a rich fruity taste with a hint of bitter.

Green Tea Margarita by José Andrés

• Reposado Tequila
• Jasmine Green-Tea Syrup
• Lime juice
• Togarashi and salt rim

An untraditional yet surprisingly tasty Mexican-Asian hybrid cocktail with a soothing combination of of sweet, sour and calming components.