It is 30 degrees in the shade. The grill is on, the music is just right. The last thing you want right now is to chop 15 ingredients, whip cream, or boil complicated syrups. You want a refreshment, and you want it immediately.
Beer is good, but sometimes you need something with more flavor. Here is the “Old Dragon Iced Tea”. The drink that is in the glass as quickly as it is drunk. Dangerously delicious.
Why rum and iced tea are the perfect match
It sounds almost too simple, right? But that is exactly where the magic lies. The banana and vanilla notes of Old Dragon Rum harmonize perfectly with the fruity acidity of iced tea. Peach iced tea, in particular, highlights the tropical notes of our rum, while lemon provides an extra kick of freshness. It is a “long drink” that you can sip all evening long.
The Recipe: Spiced Peach Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- 5 cl Old Dragon Premium Spiced Rum
- 150 – 200 ml Peach Iced Tea (brand doesn’t matter, just make sure it’s cold!)
- Plenty of ice (cubes or crushed ice)
- 1 wedge of fresh lime or lemon
- Fresh mint (a must for that summer vibe)
Preparation (the “build-in-glass” method):
- Ice, Ice, Baby: Take a large long drink glass (highball) and fill it to the top with ice cubes. Don’t be stingy with the ice – the more ice, the longer the drink stays cold and the less it dilutes.
- Pour the rum: Pour the Old Dragon Rum over the ice.
- Fill it up: Fill the glass with the peach iced tea.
- The kick of freshness: Squeeze the lime wedge over the glass and drop it in.
- Activate: Slap the sprig of mint firmly between your hands once (this opens the pores of the leaves and releases the aroma) and place it into the glass. Stir briefly. Done.
This is the ultimate “sundowner”. Simple, refreshing, and with that unmistakable Old Dragon character. Put the bottle and a few cartons of iced tea on the table, and your guests can help themselves all evening long.
How do you drink your dragon in the summer? Show us on Instagram @old.dragon.rum
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