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A warm cocktail recipe worth sipping slowly

Looking for a twist on your favourite raspberry and rum cocktail? This warm rooibos cocktail is just the thing. 

Fragrant, comforting, and with a hint of natural sweetness, try this cosy recipe for those chilly September evenings.

Warm rooibos and raspberry cocktail

By Nomvuselelo Mncube Serves: 8 to 10

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500ml (2 cups) water
  • 500g sugar
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cloves
  • 3 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 200g fresh/frozen raspberries
  • 2L boiling water
  • 4 Rooibos teabags
  • 100ml rum

Instructions

1. Place the 500ml water and the sugar in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the spices and raspberries, and cook the syrup until thick but still runny, about 20 minutes. Pour the 2L boiling water into a heatproof jug, add the teabags and steep for 5 minutes.
2. Remove the teabags, then add the syrup and rum to the jug. Stir until well combined and serve warm.

 

Also See: Rooibos spiced chai mulled cider

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