House Smoky Tea Sour
A Liquid Society house recipe: strong black tea with lemon and maple, shaken with egg white.
Shaken · Coupe · Advanced · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 60 ml Brewed black tea
- 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 20 ml Maple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml brewed black tea into the shaker
- Add 25 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 20 ml maple syrup into the shaker
- Add 1 egg white
- Dry shake
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use lapsang souchong tea for a smoky flavour.
About the House Smoky Tea Sour
The Liquid Society house family. This is a Liquid Society house recipe, created for this site rather than handed down from history. It follows the same rules as the classics: something sour, something sweet and something long, balanced so it tastes like a grown-up drink without the alcohol.
House Smoky Tea Sour FAQ
What's in a House Smoky Tea Sour?
60 ml brewed black tea, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 20 ml maple syrup, 1 egg white, garnished with lemon twist.
Does a House Smoky Tea Sour contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a House Smoky Tea Sour?
Shake it. Egg needs hard shaking to foam, and citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a House Smoky Tea Sour in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
