Blueberry Bergamot Social Glass

Blueberry adds a gentle berry sweetness to Earl Grey, while lime gives the finish a sharper line. Bergamot makes the aroma more distinctive than a standard berry iced tea. Mash the fruit thoroughly and strain if you prefer a smoother drink. Keep the brew moderate so bitterness doesn't crowd out the berries. This is a softly colored, aromatic cooler with a slightly dry finish, useful when you want a cocktail-style pour made from ordinary tea ingredients. It contains caffeine.

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag Earl Grey black tea
• 6 oz Water
• 1/2 cup Blueberries
• 1/4 oz Lime juice

Make it

1. Brew the tea in the measured water, using the temperature and steeping time on its packet. Remove the tea bag.
2. Cool the tea in a heatproof container, then chill for about 30 minutes.
3. Mash any soft fruit in a separate glass. Lightly bruise herbs or ginger; add these and the listed juices or spices to the cooled tea.
4. Stir well and taste. Remove ginger or herb sprigs when their flavor suits you. Strain if you prefer a smoother drink, then serve chilled.

Benefits

Lime · a little vitamin C

The 1/4 oz of lime juice adds some vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, with Earl Grey tea and blueberry rounding out the flavor.

Blueberry, Earl Grey tea, and lime

The blueberry contributes a mellow berry sweetness to Earl Grey tea and lime, giving you a specific flavor combination to reach for instead of a default pour.

Contains caffeine.