Earl Grey Elegance

"People kept calling me fancy because I drink Earl Grey tea instead of coffee!" says the creator of this cocktail. Earl Grey-infused Lillet Blanc is combined with gin, lemon, pomegranate juice, and sweet elderflower liqueur to create the refreshing and fruity Earl Grey Elegance cocktail. Topped with orange blossom water and flamed absinthe, this cocktail delivers a unique and flavorful experience.

Earl Grey Elegance

A refreshing and fruity cocktail featuring Earl Grey-infused Lillet Blanc, gin, lemon, pomegranate juice, and sweet elderflower liqueur, with a hint of orange blossom 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. Add the gin, Earl Grey-infused Lillet Blanc, St. Elder, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake the ingredients well.
  3. Double strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
  4. Optionally, add 3 dashes of orange blossom water for extra flavor.
  5. Optionally, flame the absinthe and allow it to rest on the cocktail for a mild numbing effect on the palate.
  6. Garnish with an edible flower.