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Makes

1 drink

Ingredients

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