Drill Field Tea Sour: A Zero-Proof Sour for Habano Cigars
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From the Ready Room at Bravo Cigar Company. A zero-proof recipe for adults 21 and older who already enjoy cigars.
Strong black tea, toasted almond and lemon, shaken silky. Precise, balanced and a little sharp, the way a drill field runs. It's one of ten original pairing drinks in the Ready Room, built to sit alongside the Leatherneck.
At a Glance
- Type: Zero-proof (non-alcoholic)
- Pairs with: Leatherneck (Habano)
- Method: Shaken
- Time: about 6 minutes
- Glass: Coupe or rocks glass
- Makes: 1 drink
Why Drill Field Tea Sour Pairs With the Leatherneck
In our tasting notes, the Leatherneck has a pronounced leather profile with toasted cedar, hints of pepper and light nuttiness, wrapped in a smooth, creamy oiliness.
Black tea's tannins have the same dry grip as leather, the almond in orgeat brings out the Leatherneck's light nuttiness, and the silky foam echoes its smooth, creamy oiliness.
Ingredients
- 3 oz strong black tea, brewed and chilled
- ¾ oz orgeat (almond syrup)
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz aquafaba or 1 egg white
- Garnish: three drops of Angostura on the foam (contains alcohol, so skip for fully zero-proof)
How to Make Drill Field Tea Sour
- Shake everything hard without ice for 10 seconds to build foam.
- Add ice and shake again until cold.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
Pairing Tips
- Brew the tea strong (two bags or two teaspoons of loose tea per cup) and chill it fully. Weak tea loses the tannin that matches the leather.
- The dry shake matters. Shaking without ice first is what builds the silky foam.
- Make a pitcher of the tea ahead of time and shake each drink to order.
Smoke It With the Leatherneck
Oily Habano wrapper, Sumatra binder, Brazilian, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. 6x52 Toro. Medium-full strength and body. Shop the Leatherneck.
Mixing one tonight? Log the pairing in the free Bravo Cigar Journal. It opens with the cigar and the drink already filled in.
More From the Ready Room
- Want a spirited version? Try Devil Dog, the spirited pairing for the same cigar.
- See all ten recipes in the Ready Room.
- For coffee, whiskey, beer and food ideas, read the Bravo Cigar Pairing Guide.
Tobacco notice: Cigars contain nicotine and pose health risks even without inhalation. See the National Cancer Institute.
