INGREDIENTS
3.5 oz Piper Sonoma Brut
2 oz Earl Grey tea concentrate (see below)
1/2 oz Earl Grey simple syrup (see below)
1/2 oz Limoncello
1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
**Serve in a Collins glass**
PREPARATION
Combine all ingredients (except Piper Sonoma Brut) in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Pour into glass and add Piper Sonoma Brut to the top. Garnish with lemon and Thyme sprig.
FOR EARL GREY TEA CONCENTRATE (MAKES 1 CUP):
3 tablespoons tea (or 3 tea bags) to 1 cup of water
Steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea and cool before using.
FOR EARL GREY SIMPLE SYRUP (MAKES 1 CUP):
4 tablespoons tea (or 4 tea bags)
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
Combine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea from syrup before using. Can be stored in refrigerator for 2–3 weeks.