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The robust flavor of oolong tea does well steeped in gin and brewed in this exotic cocktail. This unique beverage is great if you feel like a cocktail and want to experiment with your oolong tea sample.
Oolong Grapefruit Fizz
Makes 1 glass // Prep Time: 8 hours // Active Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Oolong Gin:
- 2 rounded tsp or 2 sachets oolong tea
- 1 cup gin
Cocktail:
- 2 oz oolong gin
- 1 tbsp lemon bitters
- 2 oz simple syrup
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- Ice cubes
- Club soda
- Lemon wedge or grapefruit round for garnish (optional)
Directions
Oolong Gin:
In an airtight container (mason jars work well), combine the tea and gin and let infuse over night. Then remove the tea leaves/sachets (strain) and store in the airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week!
Cocktail:
In a cocktail shaker combine the gin, lemon bitters, simple syrup, lemon juice, grapefruit juice and a handful of ice cubes. Shake well (about 10 seconds) and strain into a cocktail glass. Then top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge or grapefruit round and as always, enjoy :)
Next, we recommend trying out these smooth Oolong Maple Old Fashioned or fresh Ruby Red Revelation recipes!
