The Gin and Earl Grey Cocktail

Earl Grey Simple Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup strong Earl Grey tea

1. Combine the sugar and tea in a small saucepan. Set over medium-high heat. Whisk thoroughly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. The syrup should be clear. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

The Gin and Earl Grey Cocktail

• 2 ounces London dry gin
• 1 ounce Earl Grey simple syrup
• ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice
• dash rosewater
• thinly sliced lemon (for garnish)

1. Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass. Add ice and stir. Garnish with the lemon slice.

Serves 1

For a fun twist, shake with ice, strain, then top off with sparkling wine or sparkling water.

I keep my simple syrup in a plastic condiment bottle in the refrigerator. It’s easier to measure out small amounts.

If you like making cocktails, I highly recommend a 2 ounce measuring cup. It’s more accurate than a regular shot glass, and there are fewer dribbles since it’s actually designed for pouring. Mine is from Pampered Chef. I remember it had a ridiculous price for something so small, but I love it. I think Oxo makes one too.