Earl Grey Blood Orange Cocktail (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cocktail Base
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2 cups brewed Earl Grey tea, chilled
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1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 3-4 blood oranges)
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1/2 cup gin
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2 tbsp sugar, to taste
→ For Serving
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Ice cubes
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Blood orange slices, for garnish
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Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Steep 2 Earl Grey tea bags (or 2 teaspoons of loose-leaf tea) in 2 cups of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain the leaves, then let cool before chilling in the refrigerator until cold.
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Squeeze fresh blood oranges to extract 1 cup of juice. Strain to remove pulp if you prefer a smoother texture.
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In a pitcher, combine the chilled Earl Grey tea, blood orange juice, gin, and sugar. Stir thoroughly until sugar fully dissolves. Adjust sweetness to taste.
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Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Pour the tea cocktail mixture evenly into each glass.
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Add a slice of blood orange and a sprig of fresh mint to each glass before serving.
# Notes:
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For a stronger tea flavor, let the Earl Grey steep for the full 5 minutes.
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Blood oranges are typically in season during winter months. If unavailable, substitute with regular oranges and a splash of pomegranate juice for color.