Earl & Tonic

We don’t often think of Gin in the fall season but looking to dust off our bottle of London Dry we came across a recipe for Gin and Earl Grey tea served up with tonic.  The addition of an Earl Grey tea simple syrup to an old school G&T adds new dimensions of spice to the classic.  The heady aromas of Bergamot, added sweetness and delightful richness the tea lends to the drink, will keep you sipping these Earl & Tonics right into the winter.    

Earl & Tonic

In a tall Collins glass filled with cracked ice add:

• 2 Ounces London Dry Gin
• 1 Ounce Earl Grey Simple Syrup*  (+/- to taste)

Top with Well Bred Tonic Water (we like Fever Tree).  Stir well to combine, garnish with a lemon wedge.

*Earl Grey Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan add:

• 1 Cup of Water
• 1 Cup White Sugar

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and reduce syrup by 1/3.  Add three earl grey tea bags to syrup, stir, cover and steep for 10 minutes.  Discard tea bags, chill simple syrup (will keep for 7-10 days refrigerated).