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Chamomile & Honey Cooler

Soft chamomile with honey and lemon. · 5 minutes · Highball

An OPC editorial recipe built around soft chamomile with honey and lemon. Make it your own, then share the people, place or moment behind your version.

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In the glass

Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed

  • 90 ml brewed chamomile tea, cooled
  • 20 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml honey syrup
  • 50 ml soda water
  • Ice, for mixing and serving
  • Lemon wheel, to garnish

Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.

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Use alcohol-free ingredients and check product labels.

THE METHOD

Make it, one step at a time.

  1. 1

    Fill a highball with fresh ice. Add the measured juices, tea, syrup and any spirit or aperitif listed.

  2. 2

    If a herb sprig is listed, gently clap it between your hands and add it. Pour in the carbonated mixer last and stir gently.

  3. 3

    Taste before adding more sweetness. Garnish with lemon wheel and serve immediately.

BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS

A little help from the OPC bar.

Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.

Tips for a better mix

  • Brew tea to the packet instructions, then cool completely before measuring; over-steeping can make it harsh.
  • Add the carbonated mixer after shaking; never shake a sealed shaker containing fizz.
  • For honey syrup, stir equal volumes of honey and warm water until dissolved, then cool before use.

Make it your own

  • For a brighter finish, add a little more fresh citrus, tasting in small increments.
  • For a lighter serve, pour into a taller glass over ice and add a small splash of soda water.

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