All of the heat and smoke of a blacksmith with the knockout punch of a boxer. This complex yet simply delicious cocktail is a wonderful accomplice to Edie Cay’s Feminist Regency Romance, The Boxer and The Blacksmith. I highly recommend both!

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The Boxer and The Blacksmith

All the heat and smoke of a blacksmith with the KO punch of a feminist boxer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

freezing time4

Total Time4 25

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 21+

Servings:

Calories: 118kcal

Author: Nerdy Gourmet

Equipment

large cube ice molds

Ingredients

Iced Tea Cubes

16 oz water
2 blueberry tea bags

Honey and Charred Orange Simple Syrup

1 orange sliced into discs
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water

Cocktail

2 oz gin
3 oz club soda
1 oz honey and charred orange simple syrup
1 Iced Tea Cube

Instructions

Iced Tea Cube

Bring the water to a simmer then steep the tea for 3-5 minutes.
Pour into large cube molds and freeze.

Honey and Charred Orange Simple Syrup

Heat orange slices over high heat in a cast iron skillet. Let char on both sides.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the honey, water and charred oranges.
Stir until the honey dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Strain syrup into a small jar. Let cool to room temperature.

Cocktail

Pour gin, soda and syrup into a tumbler. Add the iced tea cube and enjoy!

Nutrition

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The Boxer & The Blacksmith Cocktail