French 7Tea5
Servings:*
1 servingIngredients
- For the tea simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 The Republic of Tea® Blackberry Sage Black Tea bags
- For French 7Tea5:
- 1 The Republic of Tea® Blackberry Sage Black Tea bag
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 ounce gin
- ½ ounce tea simple syrup, plus more for brushing
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ ounce Chambord
- 4 ounces Champagne
- Orange twist, for garnish
Directions
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To make the tea simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes then remove the tea bags, squeezing out any liquid.
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Let the tea syrup cool for 30 minutes before using. Note: Leftover simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
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To make one cocktail: Cut open the tea bag and, on a large plate, mix the dried tea leaves with the sugar.
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Using a pastry brush, brush a strip of the tea syrup on the outside of a Champagne flute. Gently roll the Champagne flute in the tea-sugar to coat the side. Place the Champagne flute in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
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Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the gin, tea syrup, lemon juice and Chambord. Shake for 20 seconds or until the cocktail shaker is frosty.
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Strain into the prepared flute and top with the Champagne. Garnish with an orange twist and enjoy.