Earl Grey Cinnamon Sour
A bright, cozy twist on a classic sour, the Earl Grey Cinnamon Sour pairs chilled Earl Grey tea, warm cinnamon syrup, gin, and fresh lemon for a perfectly balanced sip. Light and refreshing yet comforting and layered, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser with just a hint of winter spice.
Equipment
- Coupe glass
- Cocktail Shaker
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz chilled Earl Grey tea I use this one
- 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add gin, chilled Earl Grey tea, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until cold—about 10–12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a pinch of cinnamon.
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Notes
Add a Twist
Add egg white for a velvety, cloudlike texture that turns this into a true sour-style cocktail. It’s a small change that makes a big difference.Mocktail Version
- Use non-alcoholic gin
- Add an extra splash of chilled Earl Grey tea
- Keep the cinnamon syrup and lemon
- Shake the same way
- Garnish as usual
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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