Apricot Blossom

Name: Apricot Blossom
Ingredients: 4 mint leaves, plus one sprig for garnish; 1⁄4 oz. simple syrup; 1 1⁄2 oz. brewed orange spice tea (like Harney & Sons Orange Pekoe), chilled to room temperature; 1 oz. medium-bodied rum; 1⁄2 oz. apricot liqueur; 1⁄2 oz. lemon juice

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This surprisingly balanced cocktail offers up layers of fruit, spice, and sweetness, with a hint of vanilla from the rum. Use a medium-bodied rum like Appleton or Cruzan, so the subtler elements...

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Ingredients

4 mint leaves, plus one sprig for garnish
1⁄4 oz. simple syrup
1 1⁄2 oz. brewed orange spice tea (like Harney & Sons Orange Pekoe), chilled to room temperature
1 oz. medium-bodied rum
1⁄2 oz. apricot liqueur
1⁄2 oz. lemon juice