8th Day
A sour and spicy cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙
The 8th Day is a non-alcoholic mocktail of cold jasmine tea, fresh lime juice, and ginger syrup, shaken and served long over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Jasmine tea 75 mlLime juice 25 mlGinger syrup 10 ml
- Fine strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a ginger slice
Tips
- Brew the jasmine tea double-strength and chill it fully before shaking; warm tea melts the ice and thins the drink.
History
The 8th Day is a modern non-alcoholic cocktail traced to 2009 at Cloud 23, a sky bar atop the Hilton hotel in Manchester, England; no individual creator is named.
FAQ
What is in an 8th Day cocktail?
75 ml cold jasmine tea, 25 ml fresh lime juice and 10 ml ginger syrup, shaken and served over ice in a Collins glass.
Is the 8th Day shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The lime juice and ginger syrup need the quick aeration and chill of a shake to blend evenly with the tea before straining over ice.
What glass is the 8th Day served in?
A Collins glass, garnished with a lime wedge and a slice of ginger.
Is the 8th Day cocktail alcoholic?
No, it is a fully non-alcoholic mocktail at 0% ABV. It is also vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free, and comes in at roughly 39 calories per serving.