Match.com recently reached out to us and asked if we could help them with a Polish-inspired cocktail that people could make to impress their dates. I’ll be honest, I was excited! I’m familiar with Polish Vodka, but didn’t know much about Polish cocktail culture or traditions.
After a bit of research I created this cocktail as a “Springtime” rendition of the traditional Polish Christmas drink called “Krupnik.” Both drinks use vodka and honey, but instead of the wintery spices traditionally used, I made a very strong batch of Chamomile tea. The floral flavor comes right through in this drink and plays very nicely with the honey and lemon.
If you’d like to impress a date of your own, check out the cocktail recipe below, or take a look over on Match.com’s Polish dating site!
Springtime in Warsaw
Equipment
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer for the tea
Ingredients
- 3 parts Vodka Preferably Polish
- 1 part Chamomile Tea Strong
- 1 part Honey
- 1 part Lemon Juice
- 1-4 oz Seltzer Water To top
Instructions
- First, prepare a strong cup of Chamomile tea.
- While still hot, set aside 25ml of the tea and add 25 ml of honey.
- Stir until the honey has completely dissolved. Let the tea cool completely.
- Add Vodka, prepared honey-tea mixture, and lemon juice to a highball or Collins glass. Stir with a spoon until they are well combined.
- Add ice to the glass until it is about 2/3 full.
- Fill the glass to the top with seltzer water.
- (Optional) Garnish with a lemon wheel.
