Ingredients:

  • 2 green tea bags
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1 lime wheel
  • 4 fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

  1. Place the tea bags in a mug and pour over the hot water. Steep for exactly 3 minutes. Note: Use a timer; over steeping creates bitterness.
  2. Remove the tea bags, stir in the honey while the liquid is still warm, and set aside for 2 minutes to cool slightly.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  4. Pour in the tea concentrate, vodka, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
  5. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels frosty.
  6. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  7. Slap the mint leaves between your palms to release aromatic oils.
  8. Tuck the mint into the glass and float a lime wheel on top.