I bought a 100mL mini of Earl Grey liqueur today. Purely because it's, er, Earl Grey liqueur. It's quite sweet, yes, and tastes very strongly of Earl Grey tea (Bergamot being a dominant flavour note). I want cocktail ideas--ideally things that aren't too sweet. I should add that it's based on gin.
Earl Grey liqueur
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ChrisTaylor
, Feb 09 2012 02:21 AM
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ChrisTaylor
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 02:21 AM
I've never met an animal I didn't enjoy with salt and pepper.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 02:58 AM
Earl Grey*, even.
I've never met an animal I didn't enjoy with salt and pepper.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:41 AM
Sounds like a toddy would be nice, or subbing into some of the old Jerry Thomas single-serving punches.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 01:05 AM
I'm sure it would go well as some sort of French 75. Gin, Earl Grey, Lemon, Champagne. Maybe with a Chardonnay based Champagne rather than a Pinot heavy one.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:28 AM
A few things that have just come to mind:
Caipirinha, maybe If you can find fresh bergamot to use as well, or maybe just with limes as normal. Use the liqueur instead of sugar/gomme.
Sidecar, liqueur instead of Cointreau
Same as above for a White Lady/Chelsea Sidecar
Caipirinha, maybe If you can find fresh bergamot to use as well, or maybe just with limes as normal. Use the liqueur instead of sugar/gomme.
Sidecar, liqueur instead of Cointreau
Same as above for a White Lady/Chelsea Sidecar
