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Earl Grey Botanical Sour

Bergamot-infused black tea gin, bright lemon, and velvety cloud foam fragrant with citrus oil.

Gin Dry & Wet Shaken Served up 5 min · 19% ABV

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Garnish: Expressed lemon twist

Earl Grey Tea-Infused Gin 50 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Rich Simple Syrup (2:1) 20 ml
Fresh Egg White 15 ml

Preparation

Steep 1 tbsp loose Earl Grey tea in 150 ml gin for 3 minutes (never longer, to keep bergamot bright without bitter tannins), then strain.
Dry-shake 50 ml infused gin, lemon juice, rich syrup, and egg white without ice for 12 seconds.
Add cold ice, shake hard again for 12 seconds, and double-strain into a chilled coupe.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Infuse a single serving in 90 seconds: dunk one ordinary Earl Grey tea bag straight into your 50 ml pour of gin while squeezing your lemon!

Gin + 1 Earl Grey Tea Bag (steeped 90 seconds) 50 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Sugar Syrup or Honey 20 ml
Aquafaba or Egg White (optional) 15 ml

At-Home Steps

Swirl one Earl Grey tea bag in 50 ml room-temperature gin for 90 seconds until amber, then press gently and remove.
Add lemon juice, sweetener, optional aquafaba, and ice; shake hard for 15 seconds.
Strain into a chilled glass and twist lemon peel on top.

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How do you make Earl Grey Botanical Sour at home with everyday ingredients?

Infuse a single serving in 90 seconds: dunk one ordinary Earl Grey tea bag straight into your 50 ml pour of gin while squeezing your lemon! Ingredients: 50 ml Gin + 1 Earl Grey Tea Bag (steeped 90 seconds), 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml Sugar Syrup or Honey, 15 ml Aquafaba or Egg White (optional). Steps: Swirl one Earl Grey tea bag in 50 ml room-temperature gin for 90 seconds until amber, then press gently and remove. Add lemon juice, sweetener, optional aquafaba, and ice; shake hard for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and twist lemon peel on top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Earl Grey Botanical Sour?

Earl Grey Botanical Sour (Gin, 19% ABV) is prepared dry & wet shaken with served up and garnished with expressed lemon twist. Ingredients: 50 ml (1 2/3 oz) Earl Grey Tea-Infused Gin, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Rich Simple Syrup (2:1), 15 ml (1/2 oz) Fresh Egg White.