Summon the Suriel with something stronger than gossip…
There are drinks that delight. And then there are drinks that might attract a prophecy-dropping creature in a tattered cloak.
This week’s Fantasy Friday on the Rocks? It’s for the romantasy readers who would 100% sprint into the woods with nothing but a snare and sheer emotional instability—just for the chance to talk to the Suriel - the chaotic, tea-loving, and arguably most beloved character in the A Court of Thorns and Roses universe.
Spill the Tea is curious and clever—like a secret whispered in the woods. It blends citrus, warmth, and a little chaos into one glass.
The Ingredients (aka what to bring if you want answers):
- 2 oz botanical gin (I used Gray Whale Gin - foraged, botanical, vaguely coastal, very “ancient forest vibes”)
- 0.5 oz Cointreau (for a bright citrusy whisper of danger)
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz chilled black tea (try Raleigh Tea Company’s Time Travel Paris 1920 with vanilla, orange peel, and lavender)
- Fresh mint
- Optional garnish: mint sprig, lemon twist, dried flower
- Drinking vessel: a clear glass mug, chipped teacup, or something you’d offer a cryptid with ancient knowledge
Instructions (aka how to bribe the Suriel):
- Brew the tea and let it chill. Steep it strong—this is no time for weak magic.
- Muddle mint at the bottom of your shaker with the agave.
- Add gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and tea.
- Shake with ice until your hands are freezing and the forest goes quiet.
- Strain into a mug or glass that looks like it might know things.
- Garnish if you want to impress your all-knowing guest.
- Sip slowly. Spill wisely. And if the Suriel appears… ask your question fast.
This drink is for anyone who…
…would absolutely trap an ancient creature to get spoilers
…loves chaotic neutral energy in a cloak
…believes tea should be sacred, moody, and slightly unhinged
…thinks the Suriel deserves a whole spin-off series (because… it does)
To the tea spilled. To the secrets kept. And to the fandom icon we would all follow into the woods without hesitation.
If you’ve ever wished you could track down the Suriel for answers (or maybe just a bit of gossip), this one’s for you. Spill the Tea is steeped in secrets and served with a wink—just like our favorite truth-dropping fae.
And if you're a Suriel fan like me, you'll want to check out the Suriel Tea Company sticker—a cheeky tribute to the one who always spills it straight. Stick it on your mug, your journal, or wherever you keep your juiciest bookish secrets.
Try this one out? Drop a comment below and let me know what you think.