Savor the Burn:
Lavender Earl Grey Old Fashioned
June 16, 2024 by W2
This lavender Earl Grey old fashioned balances bourbon, freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, lavender syrup, and lemon bitters. It's the perfect cocktail for those who love floral flavors, tea, and bourbon. If you love a good cup of tea, this is the cocktail for you!
made with: Smoke Wagon Uncut and Unfiltered
Cocktail Recipe
| Ingredients for a Lavender Earl Grey Old Fashioned |
| 2oz |
Bourbon |
| .5oz |
Lavender Infused Simple Syrup |
| 1.5oz |
Cooled Earl Grey Tea |
| 1-3 |
Lemon Bitters (dashes) |
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Glassware: Chilled Cocktail Glass
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Prep: Start by brewing the tea. For a strong flavor, I added 2 tea bag to 1 cup of boiling water and let it brew infuse for 30 minutes. Add ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir to chill. |
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Serve: Add large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain. |
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Garnish: Thin lemon wheel (fresh or dehydrated) and a sprig of fresh lavender. |
Recipes
The idea is pretty simple. As we taste and review various whiskies, we will be making a few cocktails along the way and even tweaking as we see fit to give them a new perspective.
Spirit used:
- Smoke Wagon uncut and unfiltered