Masala Chai Infusion

Ingredients

1 750ml bottle of Belle Isle Premium Moonshine
3 tbls + 1 tsp Marsala Chai Tea
1/2 tsp citric acid

Preparation

Combine tea and 1/2 cup of Belle Isle in a pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and cover. Steep for 15 minutes. Add citric acid, stir, and strain contents back into original bottle.

Cocktail: Hair of the Dog

INGREDIENTS

1.5oz Masala Chai Infused Belle Isle Premium Moonshine
1oz grapefruit juice
.5oz grapefruit cordial
.75oz sumac honey
.5oz egg white

PREPARATION

Dry shake, shake, single strain into coupe glass. Add 2 dashes black salt, 2 dashes sumac (be careful, both are quite potent).

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