Paul Kushner
The Vanilla Earl Grey Blackberry Mocktail is an elegant and sophisticated drink that combines the aromatic flavors of Earl Grey tea with the sweetness of vanilla and the tang of blackberry shrub. Topped with club soda for a refreshing fizz, this mocktail is perfect for those who appreciate a nuanced and flavorful non-alcoholic beverage.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp Earl Grey tea leaves
- 2 oz Hot water
- 1 Large Orange slice
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean sugar
- 1 oz Blackberry shrub with vanilla and Earl Grey
- Club soda to top
- Orange wedge or slice garnish
- Blackberry garnish
Instructions
- Place the Earl Grey tea leaves in a cup or teapot and pour 2 ounces of hot water over them. Let the tea steep for a few minutes, then set it aside to cool slightly.
- Fill a rocks glass or similar-sized glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the large orange slice and vanilla bean sugar. Muddle together until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the orange slice is flattened, releasing its juices.
- Pour the brewed Earl Grey tea and the blackberry shrub into the shaker. Top with ice.
- Shake the mixture well until the shaker is very cold and begins to sweat.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Top the mocktail with club soda for a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish with an orange wedge or slice and edible flowers if desired.
- Sip and enjoy the complex flavors of this elegant mocktail!
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the Earl Grey tea leaves for a few extra minutes.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less vanilla bean sugar according to your taste.
- If you don’t have vanilla bean sugar, you can use regular sugar and add a small drop of vanilla extract.
Tasting Notes
The Vanilla Earl Grey Blackberry Mocktail is a beautifully balanced drink, offering the fragrant notes of Earl Grey tea, the sweet and tangy flavor of blackberry shrub, and a subtle hint of vanilla. The orange slice adds a bright citrus element, while the club soda gives the drink a light and bubbly finish. Garnished with a slice of orange and edible flowers, this mocktail is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
