Earl Grey Lavender Cocktail
Total Time: 00h 45m
Hands-on Time: 00h 20m
Makes: 18 servings
The herbal-floral notes of lavender pair well with the suave and sophisticated flavor of classic Earl Grey in this refreshing tea cocktail. It's the perfect beverage to serve at a tea-time cocktail party or afternoon reception. But enjoyable any time.
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Ingredients
- Lavender Earl Grey Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups Frontier Co-op® Organic Fair Trade Cane Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Organic Lavender Flowers
- 3 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Organic Fair Trade Earl Grey Black Tea leaves
- Lavender Sugar Rim:
- 1 cup Frontier Co-op® Organic Fair Trade Cane Sugar
- ½ cup Frontier Co-op® Organic Lavender Flowers
- 1 lemon wedge
- Cocktail:
- 1½ parts vodka
- 1 part Lavender Earl Grey Simple Syrup
- ½ part lemon juice
- Ice
- Sliced lemons for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Make the Lavender Earl Grey Simple Syrup: in a saucepan combine the water, 2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons lavender flowers and the Earl Grey Tea leaves. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce to low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep until cool. Strain into a jar and chill. (Store unused portion in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
- Make the lavender sugar for rim: In a deep bowl, combine remaining 1 cup sugar and ½ cup lavender flowers, and mash together with a pestle. Or, pulse in a food processor until well blended.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Lavender Earl Grey Simple Syrup, lemon juice and ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass, then garnish with a lemon wheel if desired.
- Place desired amount of lavender sugar into a wide lid or on a plate. Wet rim of cocktail glass with lemon wedge, then dip rim into lavender sugar. (Store unused portion of lavender sugar in an airtight container.)
