Orange-Cranberry (Organic) - Herbal Tisane - WS

Winter winds are howling and pure white snow is swirling around your feet. And what would the winter holidays be without fruits like oranges and cranberries. They fill stockings, decorate trees, are scented with spices and baked in pies and bread! This Organic Orange-Cranberry herbal blend brings together these mouth watering tastes.

The blend brews to a deep pink cup with a wonderful aroma and a tart taste.

Ingredients: Organic orange peel, organic rosehips, organic hibiscus, natural blood orange extract, and natural cranberry flavor with other natural flavors.

Brew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.

Cranberry Orange Tisane Cocktail:

Serving size: 1 

Ingredients:

• 6 oz water
• 1 heaped tsp Simpson & Vail Cranberry Orange Tisane
• 3/4 oz (1 1/2 tbsp) rosemary simple syrup (*recipe below)
• 1 oz vodka 
• Orange slices, fresh (or frozen) cranberries and sprig of rosemary for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat and add the tisane. Cover and let steep for 6 minutes. Strain out tea and set aside to cool for 15–20 minutes. 

Add the tisane, simple syrup and vodka to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a 12 oz glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange slices, cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!

*Rosemary Simple Syrup 

Makes 3/4 cup

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Instructions: 

Combine water and sugar together in a small saucepan. Bring to a light simmer over medium high heat, stirring occasionally for 1–2 minutes until sugar has dissolved. Cool completely before use. Store in the refrigerator. 

MOCKTAIL VERSION:

Cranberry Orange Tisane Mocktail:

Serving size: 1

Ingredients:

• 6 oz water
• 1 heaped tsp Simpson & Vail Cranberry Orange Tisane
• 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• Additional orange slices, fresh (or frozen) cranberries and rosemary for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat and add the tisane. Cover and let steep for 6 minutes. Strain out tea and set aside to cool for about 15—20 minutes. 

Add the tisane, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a 12 oz glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange slices, cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!