Summer Royal Tea Twist

**Description:** Experience the perfect marriage of tea's refreshing qualities and the bold, smooth character of Crown Royal Black in this unique summer cocktail. It's a sophisticated, yet approachable drink that pays homage to classic tea while packing a royal punch. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Crown Royal Black - 4 oz chilled Earl Grey tea - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) - 2 dashes of orange bitters - Lemon wheel and fresh mint sprig, for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Brew a strong pot of Earl Grey tea and let it chill in the refrigerator. 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Crown Royal Black, chilled Earl Grey tea, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and orange bitters. 3. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. 5. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a fresh mint sprig. **Glassware:** Serve in a highball glass.