Earl Grey Martini
A sophisticated gin sour that feels as comforting as a hot tea on a quiet bridge shift, riffing on the classic Earl Grey infusion.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Earl Grey-infused Gin
- 0.75 oz Lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Honey syrup
- 1 Egg white
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice.
- Dry shake vigorously for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Glassware: Chilled Coupe
Garnish: Lemon twist and three tea leaves
History
Based on the Pegu Club classic 'Earl Grey MarTEAni,' this is a sour that utilizes the tannins of the tea to balance the drink instead of heavy bitters. It’s elegant, structured, and precisely what a captain would order.