LADY GREY GIN FIZZ
MAKES 8
Theeggwhitecreatesacreamy/foamy
drink, but can be left out if preferred.
Lady Grey tea is similar to Earl Grey,
but has more floral notes.(^2) / 3 cup (165ml) gin
(^2) / 3 cup (165ml) lemon juice
4 eggwhites (optional)
Ice cubes
3cups(750ml)chilledprosecco
Edible flowers (optional), to serve
LADYGREY SYRUP
(^1) / 2 cup(110g)castersugar
1 Lady Grey tea bag
4 juniper berries, bruised
2 strips pared lemon rind, thinly sliced
Tomakethesyrup,placesugar,teabag,
juniper and^1 / 2 cup(125ml)waterinasmall
saucepan over medium heat, stirring to
dissolvethesugar.Simmerfor4minutes
or until reduced and syrupy. Remove from
heat,addlemonrindandsetasideto
cool completely. Strain syrup, discarding
juniperand reserving lemon rind.
Placehalfthesyrup,^1 / 3 cup(80ml)gin,
(^1) / 3 cup(80ml)lemonjuice,2eggwhites,if
using,andiceinacocktailshakerorlarge
screw-topjarwithalidandshakewellto
combine. Strain into 4 champagne flutes.
Repeat with remaining syrup, gin, lemon
juiceandeggwhites.Topwithprosecco,
edible flowers, if using, and reserved
lemon rind, and serve immediately.
FROM LEFT:We Are Kindred’s
social media and wholesale manager
JohannaLarkenjoystheday’s
specially created cocktail; Lizzie
and Georgie chat with friend and
long-time supporter Samantha
Watson Wood (centre).
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