#DrinkBetter: Raspberry Mint Tea from Crescendo

If you were Italian, or even an American tourist in Italy, you would almost certainly be familiar with that country's second most popular liqueur, limoncello. Unfortunately, for those of us living in less cultured corners of the world as well as the craft producers of this wonderfully versatile spirit, many in the States have never even heard of it.

On the upside, limoncello notoriety and popularity has been growing steadily, with many restaurants now offering limoncello on their beverage and dessert menus. Traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestivo, limoncello and its cousins, limecello and arancello, are also welcome additions to many cocktail recipes and should be considered a requisite for any well-stocked bar.

As proof, we offer this tasty cocktail recipe from our friends at Crescendo Organic Spirits.

RASPBERRY MINT TEA

Muddle 5-6 Mint Leaves, 3 Raspberries & .5 oz simple syrup

1 oz local craft vodka
1 oz Limoncello
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup

Shake & Dump

Add Ice
Fill iced tea

Garnish with mint sprig and half lemon moon

Crescendo Organic Spirits is a veteran owned company based in Eugene whose spirits are distributed throughout Oregon. Their products are free from GMO's and artificial ingredients and are priced below that of many non-organic options.