Earl Grey Martini

Ingredients

Earl Grey tea bags

2 bags

Boiling water

1 cup

Vodka

2 ounces

Lemon juice

1 ounce, freshly squeezed

Simple syrup

1 ounce

Lemon twist

for garnish

Instructions

1. Begin by steeping the Earl Grey tea bags in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Once steeped, remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled Earl Grey tea, vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients well.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, ensuring a smooth pour without ice shards.
5. For the finishing touch, garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink to enhance the aroma.