Spiced Maple Tea-Tale

**Description:** A sophisticated, avant-garde cocktail that intricately blends the warmth of cinnamon Irish breakfast tea with the rich sweetness of maple rye whiskey, the velvety depth of tawny port, the sharpness of lime juice, and the subtle kick of habanero lime bitters. Each sip promises a journey through layers of sweet and slightly spicy flavors, making it a perfect drink for those who appreciate complexity and innovation in their cocktails. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz maple rye whiskey - 0.5 oz tawny port - 1.5 oz brewed cinnamon Irish breakfast tea, cooled - 0.75 oz lime juice - 0.25 oz organic blue agave syrup - 2 dashes habanero lime bitters - Ice cubes - Garnish: Cinnamon stick and a thin lime wheel **Instructions:** 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the maple rye whiskey, tawny port, cooled cinnamon Irish breakfast tea, lime juice, organic blue agave syrup, and habanero lime bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes. 4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin lime wheel delicately placed on the rim of the glass. **Glass:** Rocks Glass This cocktail, Spiced Maple Tea-Tale, promises a delightful balance between sweetness, spice, and acidity, making it a unique addition to any mixologist's repertoire. Its innovative use of Irish breakfast tea and maple rye whiskey, complemented by the slight kick of habanero lime bitters, offers a memorable drinking experience.