Earl Grey Marteani

Earl Grey Marteani 

Makes one 6 oz. cocktail 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. gin 

1/2 oz. lemon juice

3/4 oz. earl grey simple syrup (recipe below)

1 egg white (optional) (or substitute 1 Tbsp aquafaba)

1/4 cup brewed earl grey tea, chilled

Ice

Lemon wedge

Dried blue cornflowers (optional)

 

Earl Grey Simple Syrup

Makes approximately 1 cup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp earl grey tea leaves 

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup sugar 

 

Directions:

Bring the sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan, cooking on medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from  heat and add the tea leaves. After 30 minutes strain out the tea and set aside until the syrup has cooled to room temperature. 

 

* Leftover syrup can be drizzled over yogurt or ice cream or added to sparkling water.

 

Directions for the Marteani:

 

Add the gin, lemon juice, syrup and egg white (if using) to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. 

Add a handful of ice and shake again for another 30 seconds until the cocktail is foamy. 

Strain into a chilled martini glass and fill to the top with the reserved earl grey tea. 

Garnish with a lemon wedge and the cornflowers (optional). 

Enjoy!

 

*Recipe by Katheen Phipps.