Skip to main
Diageo Bar Academy
EVENTS

A Cry Of My People

Introducing A Cry of My People, a cocktail that resonates with the soulful journey of Kenyan tea plantations. Crafted with inspiration from the renowned Dawa cocktail and the essence of tea farming, this creation unites flavors, inviting you to savor the tale of tradition and innovation in every sip.

A Cry of My People
Recipe Overview Mobile Pink Background

Serves:

1

Ingredients

2oz clarified mixed tea cordial

2oz Johnnie Walker Black Label

0.5oz black tea (to enhance the tea notes)

3oz soda water

method

  1. Build in a highball glass over ice

  2. Garnish with a tea leaf bud

  • 8x Rooibos tea bags

  • 8x Green tea bags

  • 8 cups of water

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 2 tsp ground ginger

  • 2 tsp turmeric

  • 6 tsp honey or sweetener (optional)

  1. Pour 8 cups of water into a large pot.

  2. Add all the other ingredients to the pot.

  3. Let it boil for at least 20 minutes and then let it stand for about 3 hours.

  4. Strain the tea through a thin mesh strainer.

  5. Once the cordial is cooled and ready, mix 4 oz of the cordial with 4 oz of water and enjoy.

Twitter/X IconPOSTFacebook logoSHAREEmail LogoEMAIL