Ingredients
½cupgin,such as Hendrick’s
2teabagsEarl Grey tea,such as Numi Organics
3tbsphoney
3tbspwater
1ozEarl Grey-infused gin
¾ozlemon juice,fresh
½ozsimple honey syrup
dry champagne,or Prosecco, to top off the drink, a few ounces per drink
twistlemon,to garnish
Preparation
Measure out the gin and submerge tea bags in the liquid. Cover the gin and let it seep for 1 hour.
Remove the tea bags, squeezing absorbed gin into the mixture, before discarding the bags.
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally, just until the honey has melted into the water. Remove from heat.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in Earl Grey-infused gin, lemon juice, and simple honey syrup in the proportions listed above. Securely fasten the cap on the shaker and shake for about 20 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the liquid into champagne glasses and top with champagne. Garnish with a twist of lemon.
