[Earl Grey Tea Infused Gin Cocktail]

 

Difficulty: 1 star  

Serves: 1

 

Ingredients

1.5 oz simple syrup (see Notes for recipe)

1.5 oz lemon juice

3 oz Earl Grey infused gin (see Notes for recipe)

3 ice cubes (see Notes for recipe)

club soda (sodium free)

dried rose tea buds (optional, for garnish 

 

Instructions

In a pitcher, combine simple syrup, lemon juice and the infused gin. Stir.

To each cup add 1-2 ice cubes and top off the cup with club soda. Stir again.

Add an optional garnish of dried rose tea buds from your garden or last bouquet.

 

Notes:

INFUSED GIN: add 2 tbsp loose leaf Earl Grey tea to 8oz Gin and it let set for 2 hours covered at room temperature. Filter into another container for use later. 

 

SIMPLE SYRUP: mix 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a glass jar and cover. Makes about 1½ cups and will keep in the refrigerator for a few months. 

 

Source: The Framed Table

http://theframedtable.com/2013/03/29/earl-grey-infused-gin-cocktail/