The Tea Thyme is a crowd-proven batch cocktail built for 5-gallon keg service — balanced flavors, consistent pour, and a format that works across bar, catering, and event programs.
5-Gal Keg
Prep 5 m
Total 10 m
Yield 5-Gal Keg (~106 servings)
Gas CO₂
Developed for high-volume service over years of event and bar program deployment. Batch it precise, keep it cold, and this cocktail holds quality from first pour to last.
Batch Method
- Add all spirits and concentrates to a clean 5-gallon Cornelius keg.
- Add remaining ingredients and top with cold filtered water to 5-gallon volume.
- Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
- Carbonate with CO₂. See instructions below.
- Refrigerate minimum 12 hours before first service.
- Serve ~6 oz over ice in appropriate glassware. Garnish as desired.
- Reshake twice daily to re-integrate settled ingredients.
Pro move: Pre-chill all ingredients before batching for best flavor integration. Cold ingredients combine more smoothly and the flavor profile stays brighter through service.
💨 CO₂ Carbonation — Charging Stone Method
- Insert charging stone lid at 45° and spin to align seal. Clamp firmly closed.
- Set CO₂ regulator to 20–25 psi.
- Connect gray/silver Cornelius connector to center plug of charging stone lid.
- Pull up pressure release ring 30 times quickly. Release between each pull.
- Refrigerate 24 hours. Cold liquid absorbs carbonation better.
- Once cold: pull pressure release ring 30 more times.
- Test flow. Reduce to 15 psi if foamy. Maintain 20–25 psi without foam.
Full instructions incl. commercial force carbonator: Keg Gas Instructions →
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🥂N₂ pressurized — non-carbonated, food-safe
⚡Batch-ready for high-volume draft service
✨90-day shelf life · 106 servings per keg