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The Statler

One sip of the Statler cocktail and you'll instantly be transported to a tropical island where the warm breeze is heavy with the scent of vanilla and spices. Black tea adds a unique twist on a classic Tiki cocktail.
Prep Time1 minute
Active Time1 minute
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: International, Spirits
Keyword: Black Tea, Cocktails, Grand Marnier, Rum, Tiki
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Boston Shaker
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Small Saucepan

Materials

  • 2 ounces rum Use a good quality, aged rum
  • 1/2 ounce Spiced black tea syrup recipe below
  • 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed in possible
  • lime wedge to garnish cocktail

Spiced Black Tea Syrup

  • 5 cups water
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 tablespoon Allspice berries toasted and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon clove whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarsely crushed
  • 1/2 each vanilla bean split lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons black tea Full bodied rich tea such as Keemun, Yunnan or low grown Ceylon

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and string into rocks glass with fresh ice cubes. Garnish with lime wedge or orange zest.

Spiced Black Tea Syrup

  • Stir water and sugar in a saucepan. Squeeze in lime juice. Add allspice, clove, pepper and vanilla bean
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Immediately reduce to simmer until light syrup forms.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the tea leaves. Allow to sit until cool. Strain well and discard the spices and tea.