Earl Grey Blackberry Bourbon Cocktail
A cozy bourbon cocktail brightened with strong Earl Grey tea, muddled blackberries, lemon, and a touch of simple syrup—balanced, aromatic, and easy to sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Muddler
- Measuring jigger
- Small saucepan
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz Earl Grey tea brewed strong and cooled
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- 4-5 fresh blackberries
- 0.5 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- 1 lemon twist or extra blackberry optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Brew strong Earl Grey tea and let it cool.
- In a shaker, muddle the blackberries with the simple syrup until juicy.
- Add bourbon, cooled Earl Grey tea, and lemon juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or an extra blackberry and serve.
Notes
Brew the tea strong but not bitter. Adjust balance with a little more syrup (sweeter) or lemon juice (brighter). Thawed frozen blackberries work in a pinch. Add a splash of sparkling water for a lighter variation.