Apricot Oolong Cooler
Summer has finally arrived, bringing longer days and the warmth of the sun. To cool down, I’ve crafted a refreshing iced drink that pairs Milk Oolong with Apricot. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Apricot is the perfect partner for milk oolong. The sweet tanginess of the fruit harmonizes beautifully with the creamy, floral profile of the tea. The bright orangey-red hues of apricot syrup at the bottom of the iced milk oolong evoke the image of a summer sunset over a lake.
For an added kick, you can spike this summery drink with a shot of gin.
Iced Apricot Oolong / Apricot Oolong Cooler
*Serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 Apricots
- 70g / ⅓ cup sugar
- 8g milk oolong tea
- 380ml water divided
- Ice cubes
- 2 shots of gin*
*optional for cocktail
Instructions
To Make Apricot Syrup:
- Over medium low heat, add 4 chopped apricots, 80ml water and 70g sugar
- Stir until combined, and bring to a soft boil
- Once boiling, reduce to a low heat and allow the mix to simmer for 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally
- Turn off the heat, allow mixture to cool to room temperature, and strain into a jar.
To brew Milk Oolong Tea
- Pour 300ml of water at 95 degrees celsius over 8g of milk oolong tea
- Steep for 1 minute and pour out tea liqueur
- Set aside to cool
To assemble:
- Fill a glass with ice
- Pour 3 tablespoons of apricot syrup and cooled milk oolong over ice
- Stir and enjoy!
* optional, spike with a shot of gin
Post written by Mona's sister and recipe whiz, Sherina Jhunjhnuwala ♥
Thoughts
What's your favorite summer tea drink? Feel free to share your thoughts below!
1 comment
Mona, this summer I started making cold brew and ice brews as well – so much fun to pile up mini ice spheres onto the tea leaves and wait forever till it brews in the refrigerator!
I cold brewed your White Peony tea as well.