I’m taking my cocktail (and wordplay) skills to a whole new level with my latest drink recipe: Earl Grey’s Royal Gin Fizz.  

If the cocktail looks classy enough, can we just forget the part where I’m drinking it in my PJs on the couch watching Tiger King? Just kidding. I obviously finished Tiger King days ago 😂

…But now we’ve acknowledged that I’m a real treat and someone you’d definitely like to hang out with, let me introduce my latest cocktail recipe: Earl Grey’s Royal Gin Fizz. My blogger BFF Alex and I miss each other and our cocktail creation sessions so much that we created it together via FaceTime.

It’s a cocktail that’s both fresh and fancy, made with fresh-squeezed lemon, gin, prosecco (or Champagne if you’re in the mood to take it to the next level) and notes of Earl Grey tea. Here’s the recipe:

Earl Grey’s Royal Gin Fizz

Yields 1 drink

You’ll Need:

• 0.75 ounces gin (we used Eau Claire Distillery’s Parlour Gin)
• 0.75 ounces Earl Grey-infused simple syrup (recipe below)
• 0.5 ounces fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• Ice
• 2-3 ounces Champagne or prosecco
• Earl Grey tea leaves, finely chopped, to garnish

Directions:

Combine gin, Earl Grey-infused simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and an egg white in a cocktail tin.

Start with a dry shake: shake the concoction vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg white. This’ll help give the egg a nice, whipped texture. Then, do a wet shake: add some ice and shake again to help chill the drink.

Double strain into a coupe and top, very slowly, with Champagne or prosecco – about two or three ounces. Lastly, add a dusting of finely chopped Earl Grey tea leaves to garnish. Or, a sprig of lavender or a twist of lemon would work great, too!

Earl Grey-infused Simple Syrup

Yields enough for 3-4 cocktails

You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 Earl Grey tea bags (we used Kusmi Tea)

Directions:

Boil equal parts sugar and water in a medium saucepan until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and steep the tea bags for 5-6 minutes.

Allow it to cool before using. The simple syrup can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Cute Coupes

Want to serve up Earl Grey’s Royal Gin Fizz in style? I’ve rounded up some coupe glasses that are super cute – and well priced, too!

Happy sipping!

Xo Holly (@chandeliers.and.champagne) and Alex (@alexandtribe)

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