Earl Grey Elegance

The Earl Grey Elegance cocktail is a sophisticated and refreshing drink that perfectly balances the floral notes of Earl Grey tea with the citrusy and fruity flavors of gin, pomegranate, and elderflower. This exquisite cocktail, created by Andrew Ahlquist, offers a delightful fusion of Earl Grey-infused Lillet Blanc, St. Elder, pomegranate juice, lemon, and a hint of sweetness from simple syrup. Topped with optional orange blossom water and flamed absinthe for an extra sensory experience, this drink is a true embodiment of elegance and taste.

Earl Grey Elegance

A sophisticated and refreshing cocktail that combines the floral essence of Earl Grey with gin, pomegranate, and elderflower, topped with a touch of optional orange blossom water and flamed absinthe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces 13th Colony Gin
  • 3/4 ounce Earl Grey-infused Lillet Blanc
  • 3/4 ounce St. Elder
  • 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 3 dashes orange blossom water (optional)
  • Flamed absinthe (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine 13th Colony Gin, Earl Grey-infused Lillet Blanc, St. Elder, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake the mixture thoroughly.
  3. Double strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.
  4. Optionally, top with 3 dashes of orange blossom water for an extra aromatic touch.
  5. For a sensory experience, flambé absinthe and pour over the cocktail.
  6. Garnish with an edible flower.