Herbal flame

The Herbal Flame is a captivating cocktail that blends the aromatic essence of fresh herbs with a bold, fiery kick.

  • 5 min
  • Easy
  • Mason jar
  • 2 ingredients
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Herbal flame

Ingredients

1
  • Hot Damn7½ oz
  • Teavery sweet

Method

  1. Pour Hot Damn 100 in bottom of a jar or regular glass.
  2. Fill the rest of the glass with sweet tea.
  3. Stir with spoon, straw, or better yet a cinnamon stick and leave it in.
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What you need

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A long bar spoon

Long enough to reach the bottom of a tall glass, with a twisted stem.

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A double jigger

Marked in oz and ml, with lines inside for the small measures.

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Where it comes from

The Herbal Flame emerged from modern bartender experimentation, combining botanical spirits with spicy heat. This contemporary craft cocktail represents the current trend of herbaceous-forward drinks that elevate traditional mixology with innovative flavor layering.

Tips from the bar

  • Muddle herbs gently to express oils without creating bitter flavors
  • Use high-quality spirits to let botanical notes shine
  • Temperature control is crucial—shake vigorously with quality ice
  • Strain through a fine mesh to remove herb particles
  • Consider flaming citrus peel for aromatic presentation

Twists worth trying

Smoky Herbal Flame
Add mezcal for smoky depth and complex spice integration
Cold Herbal Flame
Serve over crushed ice with extended chilling for smoothness
Tropical Herbal Flame
Substitute passion fruit syrup and pineapple juice for tropical fruit-forward profile

What to eat with it

  • Spicy Thai curry
  • Grilled duck breast with herb sauce
  • Dark chocolate ganache
  • Charred vegetable platter
  • Smoked salmon canapés
  • Herb-crusted lamb chops

The finished drink

Herbal flame

Questions

What is in a Herbal flame?

A Herbal flame is made with hot damn, tea.

What glass do you use for a Herbal flame?

Serve a Herbal flame in a mason jar.

What does a Herbal flame taste like?

Expect spicy, herbal, citrusy.

What can I make with Tea?

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