Recipes

IRRESISTIBLE CREATIONS FROM RED DIAMOND®

Explore our featured recipes that take our favorite products and give them a creative twist.

Spring Tea Cocktail

Tea Cocktail

Light, floral, and refreshing, this cocktail is a fragrant drink featuring Red Diamond® Black Tea and is the perfect addition to your menu if you’re looking to liven things up.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 oz gin of choice
  • Two Red Diamond® tea single serving bags (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • .5 oz lavender simple syrup
  • .5 oz St. Germain liqueur
  • .25 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Muddled blueberries
  • 2 sprigs of mint (one for muddling and one for garnish)
  • Splash of Tonic water
  • Ice, for serving

RECIPE:

  1. Add the gin and Red Diamond single serving bags to a cocktail shaker. Allow to steep in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
  2. Once steeped for allotted time, remove the cocktail shaker with the mixture from the refrigerator, along with the tea bags.
  3. Pour the infused gin into a separate glass.
  4. Take ¼ cup of blueberries and 1 sprig of mint leaves and muddle them.
  5. Add in the .5 oz of lavender simple syrup, .5 oz of St. Germain liqueur, .25 oz of lemon juice, and 2 oz of infused gin.
  6. Add in the ice and shake until chilled.
  7. Strain the cocktail into a glass.
  8. Add a splash of tonic water to your liking (optional).
  9. Garnish with a mint leaf.

Lavender Vanilla Bean Tea

An herbal elixir that taps the calming powers of lavender. It begins with Red Diamond® tea and blends in a lavender vanilla bean syrup with hints of ginger and lime zest.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 gallon of water
  • 4 quart-size tea bags
  • 2 cups of distilled water
  • 3 limes, grate/zest
  • 4 tablespoons lavender flowers
  • 4 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of honey

RECIPE:

  1. In a large saucepan bring 1 gallon of water to a boil; add 4 quart-size tea bags and brew.

For the Lavender Vanilla Bean Syrup:

  1. In a medium saucepan, add the lime zest, lavender flowers, ginger, vanilla bean and steep for 20 minutes. Strain liquid through a coffee filter or fine strainer.
    Pour liquid back into saucepan.
    After 20 minutes, strain liquid through a coffee filter fine strainer.
  2. Pour infusion back into saucepan.
    Add 2 cups white sugar and 2 tbsp. honey. Heat until fully dissolved.
    Use 2.5 to 3 cups of the syrup to add to brewed tea.
Lavender Vanilla Bean Iced Tea
Iced Coconut Tea Latte

Iced Coconut Tea Latte

Looking to liven up your latte? Look no further than our Iced Coconut Tea Latte. This people pleaser is just ice, tea, and cream of coconut stirred (and rum, if desired!)

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 ½ cups Brewed Red Diamond® Tea
  • ¼ cup Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut
  • Ice

RECIPE:

  1. Fill glass with ice and pour in tea and cream of coconut, stir and enjoy

Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea

Nothing says simply refreshing like fresh, ripe strawberries and Red Diamond® Sweet Tea. BONUS TIP! - Fill up an empty ice cube tray halfway with leftover strawberry pulp, add water, freeze and use in your favorite drink for a fruity addition!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 cups brewed Red Diamond® Sweet Tea
  • 4 cups ripe strawberries
  • ice

RECIPE:

  1. Puree strawberries in a blender and strain, reserving juice
  2. Add juice to sweet tea, stirring to combine
  3. Chill and serve over ice
Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea
Citrus Sweet Tea

Citrus Sweet Tea

We’ve given the Southern favorite an extra burst of citrus with this sweet tea that has the added zing of lemon and the cooling taste of mint. Perfect for any front porch.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 gallons of water
  • 2 quart-size Red Diamond® tea bags
  • 2 cups sugar
  • Fresh mint
  • 1 lime - squeeze and reserve juice (discard seeds)
  • 3 lemons - squeeze and reserve juice (discard seeds)

RECIPE:

  1. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  2. Next add 2 quart-size tea bags, fresh mint, 2 cups of sugar, mix well and steep for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove fresh mint and tea bags.
    Add the juice from lime, lemons, oranges and vanilla.

Strawberry Basil Tea

Garden freshness in a glass – iced tea, strawberries and a touch of basil makes this a sippable delight any time of day.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 quart-sized Red Diamond® Iced Tea bags
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, as garnish

RECIPE:

  1. Fill a glass measuring cup with 2 cups water and add tea bags.
    Microwave 3 minutes on high.
    Add sugar to hot water until it is dissolved.
  2. In a blender, combine 2 cups water, lemon juice and strawberries. Pulse mixture until well blended.
  3. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher of ice and combine with the hot water mixture.
  4. Garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
Strawberry Basil Tea
Sweet Rum Punch

Sweet Rum Punch

Add some sweet tea goodness to your cocktail selection with this blend of sweet tea and black rum. Peach slices give your drink extra sweetness and some presentation pow as well.

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¾ cup Red Diamond® sweet tea
  • ½ tablespoon lime simple syrup
  • 1.5 shots black rum
  • 3-4 slices of fresh peach

RECIPE:

  1. In a glass filled with crushed ice, layer the ingredients above in order of sweet tea, simple syrup, rum.
  2. Add peach slices, stirring optional, and sip away.

Thai Iced Tea

Make time to dress up your tea with a little Thai. Refreshing, creamy, and distinctively delicious, this Thai Iced Tea recipe is easy to make and even easier to drink.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 Red Diamond® individual tea bags
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 1 tablespoon whole cardamom
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated milk

RECIPE:

  1. Place tea bags, water, vanilla, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric and sugar in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Pour tea mixture through a fine mesh strainer and chill.
  3. Pour into two glasses filled with ice.
  4. Combine sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Pour over tea and stir.
Thai Iced Tea
Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Who doesn’t love the spicy sweetness of cinnamon? It pairs ideally with Red Diamond® coffee for an irresistibly smooth, soul-soothing latte that’s certain to delight. Add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra touch of spiced goodness.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 oz. brewed Red Diamond® Blonde Roast
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Whipped cream, for garnish

RECIPE:

  1. Combine light brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Stir the mixture thoroughly
  2. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds to create a froth for the drink
  3. Once the mixture is hot, pour the milk into the coffee while stirring
  4. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon

Turkish Delight Coffee

Bring some exotic Middle Eastern flair to your coffee cup with this Turkish-style coffee preparation technique. Begin with Red Diamond® Coffee along with water, sugar, cardamom and cinnamon. Boil, reheat, boil and strain for just the right level of exotic. Serve espresso style.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 Tbsp finely ground Red Diamond® Coffee
  • 8 oz. water
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

RECIPE:

  1. Put coffee grounds, water, sugar and spices in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil
  2. Remove from heat until it stops bubbling. Let it cool for 2 minutes
  3. Heat again to the boil
  4. Remove from heat until it stops bubbling. Let it cool for 2 minutes
  5. Heat again to the boil
  6. Remove from heat and strain through a very fine mesh strainer into a cup
Turkish Delight Coffee
Iced Cola Latte

Iced Cola Latte

This unique beverage concoction is a real crowd pleaser. Think of it as a Float with extra kick. Pour Red Diamond Coffee® over ice and add in out milk and cola for a carbonated coffee treat. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon and orange zest.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 oz ground coffee
  • 5 cups cold water
  • 2 oz oat milk
  • Cola
  • Coconut whipped cream, cinnamon and orange zest, for garnish

RECIPE:

  1. Bring water to boil; gently stir in ground coffee. Steep for 20-30 minutes, strain through coffee filter, and refrigerate coffee concentrate.
  2. Fill 16 oz glass halfway with ice.
  3. Pour 3 oz coffee concentrate into glass.
  4. Add 2 oz oat milk.
  5. Fill glass with cola and stir gently.
  6. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon and orange zest.

Raspberry Crème Coffee

A gourmet candy shoppe confection in a cup – you’ll find yourself “aahing” after every sip. Red Diamond® coffee makes the ideal base for this mixture of coffee, half-and-half, chocolate syrup and raspberry syrup. Dress up any way you desire.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups strong brewed hot coffee
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup chocolate syrup
  • 2 Tbsp raspberry syrup

RECIPE:

  1. Pour coffee into 1 qt saucepan. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  3. To serve, pour into individual coffee cups.
Raspberry Creme Coffee
Red Hot Cinnamon Coffee

Red Hot Cinnamon Coffee

When it comes to adding a little something extra to your favorite coffee, this mixture of sweet and spice is especially nice.

INGREDIENTS:

Red Hot Syrup

  • 1/2 cup Red Hot Cinnamon Candies
  • 1/2 cup water

Red Hot Cinnamon Coffee

  • 1 cup Red Diamond® Classic Coffee (freshly brewed and hot)
  • 1 oz. red hot syrup
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream

RECIPE:

Red Hot Syrup
Combine all, and bring to simmer to dissolve the candies, and reduce by 1/2.

Red Hot Cinnamon Coffee
Combine ingredients and enjoy!

Frozen Caramel Cappuccino

Looking for a positively delicious mid-day coffee treat? This frothy, frozen concoction is the perfect pairing of sweet caramel and creamy coffee.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 16 ounces of Red Diamond® Coffee
  • 3/4 Cup of Milk
  • 1/2 Cup of Caramel Flavored Liquid Creamer
  • Whipped Cream
  • Topping for Optional Drizzle

RECIPE:

  1. Brew a strong cup of Red Diamond coffee. Let it cool and then pour it into the ice tray. Place the ice tray in the freezer until coffee cubes are solid. Remove ice tray from freezer and add the frozen coffee to the blender, along with your flavored creamer and milk. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into glasses and top with whipped cream and additional caramel drizzle.
Frozen Caramel Cappuccino
Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee

Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee

Perfectly accenting the smooth flavor of Red Diamond® Coffee, this refreshing blend of coffee, milk, sugar and caramel sauce served on finely crushed ice is deliciously satisfying beverage that is sweetly reminiscent of a summer stroll.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 cups Red Diamond® Brewed and Chilled Coffee
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. caramel sauce
  • 2.5 cups crushed ice

RECIPE:

  1. Blend together the coffee, milk sugar and caramel sauce.
  2. Once combined, blend in the crushed ice.
  3. Blend until ice is nicely crushed.

Cocomoko Float

Energy drink? How about an energy dessert? Begin with a frothy base of chocolate syrup, and milk; then add in coffee for a caffeinated kick that makes this delightful drink a deliciously sippable power booster.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 oz. Red Diamond® Brewed and Chilled Coffee
  • 1/3 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 8 oz. milk
  • whipped cream (for garnish)

RECIPE:

  1. Put the chocolate syrup, sugar and milk into a blender
  2. Pour into a tall glass 1/4 filled with crushed ice
  3. Add coffee
  4. Top with whipped cream
Cocomoko Float