Here’s a delicious Honeybush cocktail with an easy mocktail option!

Ingredients:

  • 2 Honeybush tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose Honeybush tea)
  • 500 ml water
  • 60 ml gin (for cocktail option)
  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Sparkling water (for mocktail)
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Brew Honeybush tea: Boil the water and steep the Honeybush tea bags or loose tea for 5-7 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain and let the tea cool completely.
  2. Prepare the cocktail/mocktail base: In a shaker or glass, combine the cooled Honeybush tea, fresh lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and ice. Stir or shake well until mixed.
  3. For the cocktail: Add 60 ml gin to the mixture and stir again. Pour into a glass filled with ice.
  4. For the mocktail: Skip the gin and top off the Honeybush mixture with sparkling water for a refreshing alcohol-free option.
  5. Garnish: Add a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint for a finishing touch.
  6. Serve: Enjoy your Honeybush Citrus Smash chilled—perfect for a sunny day or an evening treat!

Tip: You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/agave syrup based on your preference.