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Earl grey martini on a wood surface with a bottle of gin, lemon half, and tea bag on the side.

Earl Grey Tea Martini Recipe

Melissa
This elegant Earl Grey Martini is a sophisticated twist on the classic cocktail. It blends the aromatic notes of Earl Grey tea with smooth gin and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Martini
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces gin
  • 1 ounce triple sec (preferably Cointreau)
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce Earl Grey simple syrup (see notes)
  • Lemon slice for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to an empty cocktail shaker.
  • Add the ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the lemon slice, if desired. 

Notes

How to Make Earl Grey Simple Syrup:
  1. Brew the Tea: Steep Earl Grey tea in boiling water for about 5 minutes, creating a strong infusion to capture the tea's distinct bergamot flavor.
  2. Combine with Sugar: Mix the brewed tea with an equal amount of sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Cool and Store: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a clean bottle or jar. Store the syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use.
For more details on the syrup, check out my recipe post for Earl Grey Syrup. 
For a batch of 8 cocktails:
  • 1 ½ cups gin
  • 1 cup triple sec (preferably Cointreau)
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ​¾ cup Earl Grey tea simple syrup
  • Lemon slices for garnishes (optional)
  1. Add the gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a pitcher.
  2. Stir well and chill until ready to serve – can be made up to 1 day in advance.
  3. ​Garnish the glasses with lemon slices, if desired. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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