Herbal Flame
The Herbal Flame is a very strong hot drink, sweet and smoky on the palate. Stirred and served in a highball glass.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 92 out of 100
- Bitter
- 16 out of 100
- Herbal
- 60 out of 100
- Smoky
- 72 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Herbal Flame
To make a Herbal Flame, stir with ice and strain into a highball glass: 7½ oz Hot Damn and tea.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Chill a highball glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Pour Hot Damn and tea into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 3
Fill it with ice.
- 4
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 5
Strain into the chilled highball glass.
Why stir? Hot Damn is clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes it without clouding the drink.
Herbal Flame questions
What does a Herbal Flame taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and smoky, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 34% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Herbal Flame?
About 34% ABV after mixing, close to a neat spirit.
Should a Herbal Flame be shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Hot damn is clear, so stirring chills it while keeping it silky; shaking would cloud it with tiny bubbles.
What glass do you serve a Herbal Flame in?
A highball glass.