Capitalize on the Holidays with specialty Tea Cocktail & Mocktails
The season for festive gatherings and holiday outings is fast approaching, and guests are ready to celebrate. Unique and flavorful drink options can help upsell beverage orders when diners are in a merry mood.
From fresh fruit to house-made syrups to colorful garnishes, fresh brewed iced tea mocktails and cocktails can set your restaurant apart and add excitement to the beverage menu. It’s easy to get started.
For each recipe below:
Put ingredients into a shaker, muddle, and then add 8 oz. of ice and 8 oz. of Lipton® Fresh Brewed Iced Tea. Shake and then serve!
For extra flair, transform these drinks into delicious, toast-worthy cocktails with the +1 Mixer ideas provided.
Mango Habanero Shaker
2 oz. Mango, diced
2 Habanero slices, thin
1 oz. Simple syrup
8 oz. Lipton® Fresh Brewed Smooth Blend Iced Tea
+1 Mixer: Rum
Raspberry and Friends
½ oz. Raspberry syrup
8 oz. Lipton® Fresh Brewed Smooth Blend Iced Tea
Garnish with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
+ 1 Mixer: Vodka
Island Breeze
½ oz. Mango, diced
1½ oz. Pineapple, diced
1 oz. Simple syrup
8 oz. Lipton® Fresh Brewed Smooth Blend Iced Tea
+ 1 Mixer: Rum
Strawberry Peach Shaker
1 oz. Strawberries, frozen
1 oz. Peach slices, frozen
5 Mint leaves
1 oz. Vanilla-infused simple syrup
8 oz. Lipton® Fresh Brewed Smooth Blend Iced Tea
+ 1 Mixer: Vodka
Peach Mo-Tea-To
1 Lime wedge
5 Mint leaves
1 oz. Simple syrup
8 oz. Lipton® Fresh Brewed Peach Iced Tea
+ 1 Mixer: Tequila
How to Promote Mocktails & Cocktails:
- Drive demand around these beverages by letting guests know they’re only available for a limited time, or run a weekly holiday drink special.
- Train staff to highlight new mocktails and cocktails, suggesting pairings with entrées or desserts. Encourage them to share their favorite with guests.
- For added menu appeal, consider renaming drinks for the holidays with festive names like Merry Mixer, Berry & Bright, or Cheery Chiller.
- Try our Iced Tea Recipe Tool for even more ideas. Choose tea type, fresh garnishes, syrup options and mixers to create unique iced tea recipes guests will love.
