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aking your own Earl Grey infused Gin may seem a diversion from the jewellery and accessories I usually post about, but well, I still consider this to be in the creative wheelhouse! It's a delightful bit of home experimentation, and a splendid end to a session in the studio. My favourite tea of all time is probably Bird and Blend's Earl Grey Creme, so when I first found Earl Grey infused Gin, at the excellent Cahoots cocktail bar in London, I wondered how it was created. Of course, the internet provides, and after looking at a couple of different recipes, I found The Gin Queen had a simple and straightforward option. Her recipe is here, and I used it as the basis for mine. Recipe and Method
Tips!Using a jam jar to hold a tea infuser meant I was able to pull the leaves out in one swoop, then pop the lid on the jar - no need to pour from a jug, strain the leaves etc. An infuser wouldn't be as easy to use for large batches, unless you wanted to use a whole loose leaf teapot with a built in infuser. If I was making this as a gift (and I knew a few people who'd enjoy a little Earl Grey Infused Gin!) I'd definitely decant it into some nice bottles, as the jam jar does look a little like a medical sample... There are recipes which use teabags, but I suspect that loose leave gives a more rounded flavour - just as when brewing tea. If you want to use teabags, think carefully before opening up the bags, as bagged tea is more ground and cut, and will be much harder to strain from the gin. How to drink (well, how I drink it!)
Let me know if you try your own Earl Grey Infused Gin, and what cocktails you make with it!
2 Comments
Ant
22/7/2019 08:13:14 am
Do you think this would work with any tea? I know someone who would probably love if I could make her fave tea into a gin too!
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Lisa
24/7/2019 11:13:49 am
I've not tried myself, but have seen other recipes for infusing with different tea types - I suppose the trick would be to start with a small amount for a short time, and then trial and error to see what strength you like it at!
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