Makes
1 drinkIngredients
For the earl grey simple syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1½ cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 4 good quality Earl Grey tea bags
For the drink
- 2 ounces gin
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce Earl Grey simple syrup recipe follows
- 3 dashes lemongrass bitters
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
For the earl grey simple syrup
- Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in medium saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until all the sugar is dissolved. Once the sugar just comes to a boil, lower to simmer and add the tea bags. Continue to cook on low for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep for at least 30 minutes or longer. When cool, pour into a storage container or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the drink
- Mix all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel
