Modern & Fancy Zero-Proof Mocktail

Earl Grey Velvet Sour

Chilled double-brewed bergamot tea, bright lemon, and silky plant-based aquafaba foam crowned with citrus oil.

Zero-Proof Botanical & Spiced Dry & Wet Shaken Served up 4 min · 0.0% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist

Chilled Double-Strength Earl Grey Tea 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 25 ml
Rich Demerara or Honey Syrup 20 ml
Chickpea Aquafaba (whips snow-white foam) 20 ml

Preparation

Steep two Earl Grey bags in 90 ml hot water for 3 minutes, then chill over ice so tannins stay smooth.
Dry-shake 60 ml chilled tea, fresh lemon juice, syrup, and aquafaba vigorously 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: Already 100% pantry ingredients—you can skip the aquafaba too and serve it over a big ice cube with honey and lemon!

Strong Chilled Earl Grey Tea 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Honey or Sugar Syrup 20 ml

At-Home Steps

Shake cold strong Earl Grey tea, fresh lemon juice, and sweetener hard with ice in a jar for 15 seconds.
Strain into a chilled stemmed glass (or over a big ice cube).
Twist fresh lemon peel over top.

Looking for the spirited classic counterpart? Earl Grey Botanical Sour →

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

Already 100% pantry ingredients—you can skip the aquafaba too and serve it over a big ice cube with honey and lemon! Ingredients: 60 ml Strong Chilled Earl Grey Tea, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml Honey or Sugar Syrup. Steps: Shake cold strong Earl Grey tea, fresh lemon juice, and sweetener hard with ice in a jar for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled stemmed glass (or over a big ice cube). Twist fresh lemon peel over top.

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

Earl Grey Velvet Sour (Zero-Proof Botanical & Spiced, 0.0% ABV) is prepared dry & wet shaken with served up and garnished with expressed lemon twist. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Chilled Double-Strength Earl Grey Tea, 25 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Rich Demerara or Honey Syrup, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Chickpea Aquafaba (whips snow-white foam).