Sometimes a recipe is so simple to make, I wonder whether it’s blog-worthy. But then I taste it and I think … how can I NOT share this?
So if this seems a bit too simple to you or if you’re not a tea-lover or if you don’t care for the taste or smell of roses or brandy, skip ahead to the more complicated stuff … but for those of you who love a hot cup of tea before bed … and the smell and taste of rose petals when outside it is frigid cold and white … this one is for you.
It is a warm soothing nightcap. I have found it brought me comfort when I was feeling a little cold coming on, or just when my bones were a little chilled and I wanted something hot and relaxing before bedtime. It reminds me of spring flowers when winter is starting to wear on me … and I just want it to be over. This tea takes me to spring NOW, when everything seems frozen.
These were my birthday roses, by the way. They brightened my table for a week, but they’re fading now … sigh. I need more flowers!
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Hot Brandy Rose
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 1 mug of Tazo Rest Tea (or similar rose-petal tea)
- 1 Tablespoon brandy
- 1 Tablespoon rose vodka
- 1 packet NuStevia white stevia powder (or honey or other sweetener, to taste)
Instructions
- Brew a mug of rose petal tea, leaving a little space on top for the liqueurs.
- Stir in the brandy and rose vodka, then add the sweetener and stir.
- Enjoy while it’s hot. Take a deep breath to smell the scent of the rose petals before you sip.
This recipe was shared at Wednesday Extravaganza, Fantastic Thursday, Full Plate Thursday, Foodie Friends Friday, Ladies Night Cocktail Party and Manic Monday.
7 comments
Wow this sounds perfect for cold winter nights. Thank you.
Just in time for my afternoon tea! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and I hope that you will join us again with some more awesome recipes
This sounds like it’s made for me! Loving the ingredients and as usual you have an amazingly beautiful presentation! Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – can’t wait to see the deliciousness you share this week 🙂
I don’t have rose vodka, but I do have rosewater. Do you think that is an acceptable adjustment? This sounds fantastic.
I think that would work! Or you could just skip the rose vodka. I do that sometimes, too. The Tazo Rest Tea has a lovely rose taste to it.
Oh, that sounds so good. Next trip to the store I’ll pick up the makings for this. Thanks!