Old Time Something Angostura 1919 Rum Cocktail Serves 1 - Ingredients
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BUSH TEAS
22
Bitter Bush
2 tea bags 2 oz Angostura 1919 Rum ½ fresh local lemon, juiced 4 oz mixed tea infused with local honey 1 oz brown sugar syrup 2 dashes Angostura® Orange Bitters
Garnish:
NOT JUST YOUR REGULAR BREW
Lemon peel and a sprig of basil
Literally steeped in tradition, the tea drinking culture of the West Indies is not just limited to regular tea-in-a-bag beverages. But freshly picked leaf infusions have traditionally been part of our daily drinking habit and seen as a first line of defence to ward off any ailments. With all the prescriptions and over the counter remedies we use, it is hard to imagine that cures for all our ills once came from the bush. Our parents even insisted that some foul tasting concoctions were good for us. As Bob Marley said, “Herb is the healing of the nation”. Some bush teas actually do bring health benefits, but be warned, some should be used occasionally and with caution.
Method: Place tea bags into empty glass with Angostura
Soursop leaves are used to calm and induce sleep. Also used for fever, bladder problems, diarrhoea, coughs and indigestion. Fever grass, (lemongrass) traditionally drunk in the morning can aid digestion and help to lower blood pressure. Hibiscus tea made from the flower has potent antioxidants essential in our diet. This tea may be served either hot or as an iced tea. Bitter bush, (Foul batty or Cerasee) is a powerful and bitter herb which should be used with restraint. With occasional use it can be beneficial for detoxification, rheumatism and menstrual problems among other ails.
1919 Rum to infuse, pour infused mixture into cocktail shaker along with all other ingredients. Shake, then pour into highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with lemon peel and basil.
Bartender DANIEL “TIMMY” THOMAS Nonsuch Bay Resort Angostura Brand Ambassador
Angostura 1919 Rum and Angostura® Orange Bitters