Earl Grey Gin and Tonic | Recipe

Now it's getting elegant and a little British! May we inspire you to rummage through your tea shelf? You're sure to find some Earl Grey, the bergamot-flavored black tea. It's perfect for adding a fabulous new flavor to the classic and, let's be honest, slightly outdated cocktail veteran, the gin and tonic.

The bergamot brings a sour, citrus note into play. When this blends with the tart tonic and the botanicals (herbs, leaves, seeds, berries, roots) of the gin, a flavor explosion occurs in the mouth. Those who like to experiment can try different gin varieties. For example, we particularly enjoy a gin with pine needles in our Earl Grey Gin and Tonic. The bottom line: a surprising drink with style and class.

This is what you need:

• 1 lemon, untreated

• ice cubes

• 1 cl freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, cooled

• 3 cl gin

• 200 ml tonic

• 1 shot of agave syrup, maple syrup or another sweetener of your choice

• 1 sprig of thyme

It's that easy:

1. Wash and halve the lemon. Squeeze out about 1 cl of lemon juice.

2. Place ice cubes in a glass. Top with lemon juice, cold tea, gin, tonic, and sweetener to taste.

3. Stir and add a sprig of thyme to the glass. If you like, you can also add a slice of lemon.

Tip: Surprise your friends and bring a round of Earl Grey Gin and Tonic to your next get-together. Simply use a larger FLSK water bottle—a worthy transport container for this fine cocktail.