Orange Cinnamon Breeze
This Orange Cinnamon Breeze is a delightful iced tea cocktail with a refreshing fruity flavor complemented by a subtle hint of cinnamon. Perfect for warm summer days, it's an effortless and flavorful beverage that will surely satisfy your thirst.
Orange Cinnamon Breeze
A fruity and refreshing iced tea cocktail with a gentle cinnamon aroma.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 0.2 oz)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black tea
- Juice from 1 navel orange (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon honey
- Plenty of ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add black tea to the saucepan, and steep for 4-5 minutes with the lid slightly askew.
- Strain the tea, stir in the honey, and let it cool slightly.
- If using a cocktail shaker, combine half of the brewed tea, half of the orange juice, and plenty of ice. Shake vigorously, then pour into a serving glass with ice.
- If not using a cocktail shaker, chill the brewed tea in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, then stir in the orange juice. Pour into serving glasses with plenty of ice.