The inspiration for this recipe comes from my love of sci-fi. I’m a Star Trek: The Next Generation nerd, and a big fan of Patrick Stewart. I created this cocktail with Earl Grey tea, bourbon, lavender and lemon, to celebrate the birthday of Patrick Stewart and his STTNG character, Captain Jean-Luc Picard. They were born on the same day, 365 years apart. (See, total a nerd.) If you’re a fan of STTNG, you know Picard always asks the replicator to make him an, “Earl Grey. Hot.” and this cocktail honors the Captain’s favorite drink. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays @sirpatstew! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Sir Patrick Stewart!
INGREDIENTS
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2 oz Earl Grey Infused Bourbon
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1/2 oz Lavender Simple Syrup
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1/2 oz Lemon Juice
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2 Dashes Orange Bitters
- Garnish, lemon peel (and cupcake!)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Make the Lavender Simple Syrup.
STEP 2
Infuse 8 oz of Bourbon with one Double Bergamot Tea bag for 45 minutes.
STEP 3
Combine Earl Grey Bourbon, Lavender simple syrup, and bitter in shaker with ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into rocks glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with lemon peel twist.