Quitting Ordinary
3.9 12 ratings
Ingredients
1 oz Cognac (brandy)
1 1/2 oz Earl Grey tea
1/2 oz Crème de cassis
1/2 oz Rosso/sweet vermouth
Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
How to make
Serve in a coupe glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method
- 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
- 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
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History
The tannins from Earl Grey tea provide balance to rich crème de cassis, creating a bittersweet aperitif.
Tom Blundell created this drink in 2015. The place of its creation was Cosy Kettle, a bar in London, England.
Created by Tom Blundell