Last Updated on October 19, 2025 by Leah Hall
Make this refreshing Earl Grey Gin Cocktail with Earl Grey tea and it will be light and refreshing all year long!
There’s something that just works with the pairing of tea and gin, being two staples of British drink. When brought together, they create an effortlessly elegant cocktail. This Earl Grey Gin Cocktail blends the fragrant and floral notes of bergamot from the tea with bright citrus and botanicals from dry gin. The result? This refined and refreshing drink that feels equally at home for brunch, afternoon tea, or cocktail hour. Try our Earl Grey Manhattan, too!
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Tea Inspired Cocktail
If you’re looking for tea inspired new cocktails, this one is for you. We love Earl Grey syrup in drinks, it adds layers of flavor. In this case, we are using cool steeped Earl Grey, (we used loose leaf tea) with a subtle citrus scent. The Earl Grey brings a complexity that balances with fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness.
The first sip is light but layered with citrus up first, a bergamot from the tea in the middle, and finishes with botanicals from the gin. It’s one of those gin cocktails that manages to feel both familiar and exciting, and perfect for impressing guests or just treating yourself!
Whether you are a tea lover, a gin enthusiast, or searching for your next signature drink, this Earl Grey Gin Cocktail is the perfect balance of sophistication and comfort. We even love Earl Grey in desserts, like our Earl Grey Pot de Creme.
Tips & Tricks
- Glassware – a highball glass or tumbler is great for this one. But, if you prefer a double rocks glass works, too!
- Garnish – lemon slice or lemon twist, sprig of mint or orange twist is perfect!
So steep, shake, and sip, and your afternoon got more elegant.
Cheers!
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Earl Grey Gin Cocktail
Make this Earl Grey Gin Cocktail for a refreshing sip. A tea based cocktail that is full of flavor and great all year long!
Ingredients
- 1.50 ounces London Dry Gin
- 1 ounce iced Earl Grey tea
- .50 ounce lemon juice
- .50 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce ginger beer
Instructions
1. Boil 1/2 cup water and add in 1 Tablespoon loose leaf Earl Grey tea or 1 tea bag. Steep for 5-10 minutes until strong.
2. Cool tea, you can add a few ice cubes if needed.
3. Add ingredients except for ginger beer into cocktail shaker with ice.
4. Shake and strain into glass, top with ginger beer.
5. Garnish as desired.
6. Cheers!
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