Yerba Alta by Spike Marchant, Diageo Global Brand ambassador

What you need:

  • Orange zest
  • Mint leaves (to taste)
  • 15ml spiced syrup
  • 15ml lemon juice
  • 40ml freshly brewed, cooled tea (such as English Breakfast or Earl Grey)
  • 50ml Ron Zacapa rum
  • Handful of ice

Spice Syrup: , Yerba Alta by Spike Marchant, Diageo Global Brand ambassador

  • Cane sugar
  • Cloves
  • Allspice
  • Boil spices in 2 parts cane sugar to 1 part water till sugar has dissolved, allow to cool. Then store in the fridge.

Method:

  1. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.
  2. Garnish with mint leaves.