1 SERVING
2 oz. strong brewed ruby chai tea*
1 oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Add cubed ice and shake the drink hard for at least 20 seconds to ensure the proper combination of ingredients and dilution.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
* Selsor recommended Numi organic teas. For something with a bit more spice, he also recommended substituting the simple syrup with a mix of half an ounce of simple syrup and half an ounce of ginger beer syrup. To brighten the Sour with bubbles, top it with club soda or sparkling water.
This article appears in Apr 1-30, 2010.