So many mocktails attempt at replicating classic cocktails. Literally a mock version of something they are not. But drinks without alcohol in them are not just crude fakes of a real drink with something seriously lacking. They have an artistry all of their own and there is a a huge movement that calls them “soft cocktails.” With all the beauty, ritual, and flavor of a serious diversion. The drink below is complex. It is inspired by it’s own thing.
Add Seedlip, lemon juice, tea, spiced simple syrup, cherry syrup, and a few dashes of aromatic bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it up! Pour into a beautiful glass, add a splash of sparkling water, and drop in a cherry or two.
Feel free to skip the Seedlip and just add more tea.
Boil water, add sugar and whisk until dissolved. Add spices and mix. Let cool overnight, and strain into a bottle or jar.