Chic French Earl Grey Martini Recipe
The French Earl Grey Martini is a favorite for cocktail lovers due to its unique combination of flavors and aromas. This cocktail combines the classic martini with the sweet and floral notes of French Earl Grey tea, creating a drink that is both sophisticated and refreshing.
French Earl Grey tea is a blend of black tea flavored with oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit, and French blue cornflowers, which give the tea a distinct floral aroma and a slightly sweet taste. When combined with gin and vermouth in a martini, the tea adds a depth of flavor and complexity that is both unexpected and delightful.
Additionally, the French Earl Grey Martini is visually stunning, with the deep red color of the tea infusing the drink with a honey hue. The addition of a twist of lemon or orange peel as a garnish adds a touch of brightness and acidity that balances out the sweetness of the tea and makes the drink even more appealing.
Overall, the French Earl Grey Martini is a unique and delicious cocktail that appeals to those who enjoy exploring new flavor combinations and appreciate the artistry of mixology.
Before we get started, a small note.
The best Earl Grey Martini always starts with the finest quality ingredients.
- Ice-cubes made from filtered still water
- Pure, organic French earl grey tea loose leaf (not bags)
- Fresh organic lemon
- High quality tonic water
Each ingredient has an important role to play in developing the right flavour balance for this classic cocktail. We recommend the Chic French Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea here by The Tea Cartel. It has the right balance of natural ingredients to truly lift the flavour profile of your cocktail.
Chic French Earl Grey Blend Loose Leaf Tea
- Black tea leaf
- Rose petals
- Calendula petals
- Cornflower petals
- Bergamot oil
- 100% organic natural ingredients, no added sugar
- Vegan friendly, small batch, handmade in Australia
French Earl Grey tea gin and tonic is a sophisticated and elegant cocktail with a unique flavour profile. French Earl Grey tea is a variation of Earl Grey tea that typically includes additional ingredients like lavender, rose, cornflower and calendula, which add a floral and citrus note to the traditional bergamot flavour.
When combined with gin and tonic, French Earl Grey tea adds a complex and aromatic dimension to the drink. The resulting cocktail has a fragrant and slightly sweet aroma with a complex and layered taste. The French Earl Grey tea adds floral and creamy notes that blend well with the herbal and bitter notes of the gin and tonic. Overall, French Earl Grey tea gin and tonic is a unique and sophisticated cocktail that is perfect for anyone looking for a twist on a classic gin and tonic.
This martini has three steps.
1. Infusing the gin
2. Mixing ingredients
3. Serving into glass
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of Chic French Earl Grey Tea (loose leaf)
- 30ml of gin per person
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 60 ml of tonic water
- Ice
- Shaving of lemon or citrus
Method
- Add volume of gin liquid + quantity of tea to bottle/jar with lid.
- Shake vigorously to ensure all botanicals and alcohol is well mixed. Steep preferably overnight, or for minimum 3 hours (preparation in advance).
- Will keep in fridge chilled (neat white spirits + tea) for 3 days easily.
Application
- Strain desired quantity of alcohol from botanical mix, pour into cocktail shaker, add ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Add in mixers (e.g. Fever tree tonic), stir well.
- Pour into martini glass.
- Sprinkle fresh flowers or dried fruit slices as desired.
- Serve to your guests and enjoy!
Recipes
- Gin and Tonic + tea, mix and serve.
More recipes available here.
https://www.theteacartel.com/blogs/iced-tea-recipes
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