gin-and-mint-tea-cocktail.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add tea, and let steep 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, then return tea to saucepan. Add ginger, orange zest, sugar, and 1/2 cup mint; return to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Let cool.",
        "Strain tea syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids; discard solids. Stir in gin and lemon juice and chill until cold, about 1 hour.",
        "Serve in rocks glasses filled with ice garnished with lemon wheels and mint sprigs.",
        "Cocktail can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon gunpowder green tea or regular green tea",
        "1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced",
        "3 wide (2-inch) strips orange zest",
        "1/2 cup sugar",
        "1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus sprigs for serving",
        "1 cup London dry gin",
        "1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wheels for serving"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Cocktail",
        "Tea",
        "Ginger",
        "Gin",
        "Mint",
        "Lemon Juice"
    ],
    "title": "Gin and Mint Tea Cocktail",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/gin-and-mint-tea-cocktail"
}