I wonder if this cocktail is the quintessential nightcap? I mean isn’t Chamomile tea known as the “night time” tea? Don’t worry, though, you won’t fall asleep with the glass in your hand. I’ve taste tested a few – you know, just to be sure the recipe is accurate and I have to say I have not yet dozed off . . . not yet, being the operative words! I think there is something in the Chamomile tea that is somewhat addicting as I find I crave this cocktail.
A tool to help you with your home bartending skills is the cocktail strainer. To the right is one that I recommend, Swissmar Stainless Steel Cocktail Strainer. Every home should have one!
So, if you’ve been feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed, you may find soothing relief in this delightful cocktail. The flavor is quite unique. Let me know what you think after you’ve tried it!
Live it up and drink it down!
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Chamomile Tequila Sour
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
Chamomile Simple Syrup
- 4 Chamomile tea bags
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Chamomile Tequila Sour
- ½ cup kosher Salt
- 1 lime wedge, plus 1 ounce fresh lime juice from about 2 limes
- 1¾ ounces tequila
- 1½ ounces Chamomile Simple Syrup
Instructions
- For the Chamomile Simple Syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and add the chamomile tea bags. Steep for 30 minutes then remove the tea. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
- For Each Cocktail: Place the salt in a small, shallow plate in an even layer. Moisten the rim of a coupe glass by running a lime wedge around the rim. Dip glass into salt and set aside. Combine lime juice, tequila, and chamomile simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the salt rimmed coupe glass and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
