Spending Valentine’s Day at home or going to a potluck party?
Bello Tea at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago;
312-380-0707), has offered up delicious recipes for two tasty Valentine’s Day
drinks. The Bello Mojito is made with delicious hibiscus spearmint tea, freshly
squeezed lime juice, sparkling water and finished with a touch of sweetness.
For an adult only beverage, try your hand at making Lara’s Caipirinha Bubbly
‘’Champagne.’’ This easily prepared drink combines Bello Organic Lara’s
Caipirinha Herbal Tea with sparkling juice or champagne with a fresh
strawberry. Look below for step by step instructions on how to prepare both of
these drinks.
Bello Mojito
Serves 2
Ingredients:
§ 1
oz. of Fresh squeezed lime juice
§ 2
oz. of Simple Syrup ( ½ water, ½ sugar)
§ 1
oz. of Sparkling Water
§ Fresh
mint
§ Slices
of lime
Preparation:
Brew Hibiscus Spearmint Tea and chill it until ready to prepare.
In a martini shaker, muddle mint and lime slices together. Add simple syrup,
lime juice and tea. To that add ice and shake well. Strain it into a martini
glass and add sparkling water. Garnish with a mint sprig and a slice of lime.
For a fun twist add your favorite rum. Substitute sugar with agave, if
preferred.
Brewing Hibiscus Spearmint Tea
Add 2 tsp. of Hibiscus Spearmint tea to a tea pot then add 8 oz.
of boiling water. Let it brew for 5 minutes. Strain and chill.
Lara’s Caipirinha
Bubbly ‘Champagne’
Ingredients:
§ 1-2
oz. of Bello Organic Lara’s Caipirinha Herbal Tea
§ 6
oz. of Sparkling Juice or Champagne
§ A
fresh raspberry or strawberry
Preparation:
Pour Sparkling Juice or Champagne into a glass. Add Lara’s
Caipirinha tea and garnish with fresh raspberry or strawberry.
Brewing Organic Lara’s Caipirinha
Add 3 tsp. of Lara’s Caipirinha to a tea pot, and then add 8 oz.
of boiling water. Let it brew for 5 minutes. Strain and chill. It yields 4-8
servings.
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