The Winner of the Spirit of Summer Cocktail Contest is….

UV Blue-Jersey Iced Tea

This cocktail was a summery surprise. All judges felt the use of actual fresh brewed tea and Sweet Green Tea Vodka brought something new and refreshing to the table.  Cheers Kerry.

1 oz. UV Blue
1 oz. UV Sweet Green Tea
1.5oz. White Tea with Blueberry syrup – Recipe below
.5 oz. water to blend
Juice from 1/4 fresh lemon
1/4 fresh lemon for garnish

Prepare Syrup:
2 Lipton White Tea with Blueberry teabags
3/4 cup water
1/4 sugar.
Bring all to boil in small pot, stir and reduce heat then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and pour into glass jar with lid when cool. Makes about 1/2 cup. Can be prepared ahead and will keep in fridge for two weeks. Measure amount needed for each cocktail as needed.

Prepare Cocktail
Place all cocktail ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake to mix and pour into tall glass. Serve on the rocks with lemon wedge garnish.