How to Make Earl Grey Martini - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably sophisticated about a martini. Whether it's shaken or stirred, with gin or vodka, this classic cocktail has been a favorite among cocktail aficionados for decades. But what if we told you there's a way to elevate this already elegant drink even further? Enter the Earl Grey Martini.

This unique and modern twist on the traditional martini combines the fragrant and floral notes of Earl Grey tea with the sharp and smooth taste of gin (or vodka, if you prefer)....

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Earl Grey tea leaves
  • 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers gin
  • white sugar, for rimming
  • 1 wedge lemon
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger fresh lemon juice
  • 2 fluid ounces simple syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cocktails

  • Sprinkle the tea leaves over the gin in a small glass, and set aside to steep for 2 hours.
  • Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of white sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Moisten the rims of 2 martini glasses with a wedge of lemon, dip the moistened glasses into the sugar; set aside.
  • Strain the infused gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the rimmed glasses to serve.