Earl Grey Old Fashioned

This timeless libation gets an upgrade with the sweet and sultry flavours of bergamot and orange.

Recipe by: TENZIN SAMDO

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: None

Ingredients

• 1 Earl Grey pyramid infuser or 2 tbsp of Tea Forté Earl Grey loose leaf
• 175ml of water, plus 2 cups
• 2 cups of sugar
• 60ml bourbon whiskey
• 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
• 1-2 handfuls of ice
• 1 orange peel for garnish

Directions

1. For Earl Grey Tea Syrup: Steep pyramid infuser or loose tea in 175ml of near boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Discard infuser or tea leaves and set tea liquid aside.
2. In a small sauce pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
3. Add 6 teaspoons of reserved tea liquid and remove from heat.
4. Add sugar and stir well to dilute.
5. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then strain into a separate container.
6. For the cocktail: Combine 1 teaspoon of the Earl Grey Tea Syrup, whiskey and bitters into a mixing glass half-filled with ice.
7. Stir and pour into a double old fashioned glass with ice.
8. Garnish with an orange peel.

Yields: 1 cocktail