Yaupon Tea Cocktails

By Jon Veniard | Last Updated March 28, 2023
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Yaupon is a mood-elevating tea with a long history in Florida dating back to the Native Americans in the region. Yaupon tea, known as the black drink, was consumed as a source of energy and used in ceremonies to purify the spirit. The yaupon holly is the only source of caffeine native to North America and is reemerging as a beverage of choice as people are looking for more sustainable and locally grown options. You can find yaupon tea and yaupon tea blends locally at Cultivate Tea & Spice.

Try these yaupon cocktail recipes at your next happy hour.

Berry Bliss Yaupon Cooler

berry bliss yaupon cooler
Prepared strawberry shrub syrup can be found at Asado Life restaurant in St. Augustine.

Yaupon Old Fashioned

If you are new to the flavor of yaupon, experiment with the amount of tea leaves used in the simple syrup to get the desired level of strength.

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