Earl Grey's Royal Gin Fizz
For all lovers of classic cocktails with a special twist, today we present the Earl Grey's Royal Gin Fizz. This recipe combines the characteristic taste of Earl Gray tea with the tangy freshness of a gin fizz, ideal for an elegant evening or as a sophisticated refreshment. For the optimal aroma, we recommend our 7Tea® Organic Earl Gray.
Ingredient list:
- 2 tsp 7Tea® Organic Earl Gray
- 60 ml gin
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar syrup
- soda water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon zest for garnish
Step-by-step instructions:
- Making tea: Brew the Earl Gray tea and let it steep for about 4-6 minutes. Then let it cool down.
- Mix the cocktail: In a shaker, shake the cooled tea, gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup vigorously with a few ice cubes.
- To serve: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and strain the cocktail over them.
- Fill with soda water: Fill the glass with soda water.
- Garnish: Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Tips and Variations:
- Customization: Experiment with the amount of lemon juice and sugar syrup to find the perfect flavor for you.
- Without alcohol: For an alcohol-free version, simply replace the gin with non-alcoholic gin or leave it out completely.
- Presentation: This drink looks particularly elegant when served in a classic gin fizz glass.
We hope you'll love this Earl Grey's Royal Gin Fizz as much as we do! Try it out and share your impressions. And don't forget to find our organic Earl Gray for this and other recipes in our 7Tea® online shop.