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As an avid tea-drinker and cocktail connoisseur, I am all for the re-emergence of the ‘G ‘n’ Tea’.

But what’s so special about this flavour combo that has kept the trend coming back since the 1800s?

Gin specialists claim that it’s the floral notes and botanical taste profiles both present in tea and gin that come together to create a mixologist’s dream flavour combo that can be easily tweaked to the individual. Johnny Neill, founder of Whitley Neill gin gets to the bottom of why some gin and tea partnerships are just right:

‘Gins with less botanicals often lead with citrus notes, so something like Earl Grey with its bergamot overtones would work nicely … A gin with fruitier notes might work well with green tea, and more floral teas such as rose and lavender compliment the floral notes in gin, also.”

While the pros make this cocktail sound intimidating, the process of making something like this by yourself at home is way easier than it looks, and is bound to impress your friends at the next pre-drinks gathering. And the best part is, it’s super easy to personalise the drink to your taste, depending on which flavours you’d like to highlight.

The basics of any G ‘n’ Tea cocktail require infusing a gin with any kind of tea. Some of us like a strong cuppa, so it’s up to you whether or not you’ll soak the teabags in your gin for a couple hours, or overnight. Plus, this is a great way to use up that cheap bottle you’ve been saving, while upping the classy factor.

Once you’ve got your tea-infused gin, you’ve got a few options depending on how you like your cocktail. If you’ve got a sweet tooth like me, take five minutes out of your day to learn how to make a simple syrup to add to your tea-infused liquor. It’s an easy recipe that you’ll end up using over and over again and a little goes a long way.

For the next step, I suggest stocking up on Fitch & Leedes mixers in order to take your mixing experiments to the next level.

Whether or not you’re going for a light and crisp green tea gin infusion paired with classic tonic water, or you’re going bold with a grapefruit tonic and earl grey explosion, Fitch & Leedes will be able to take you via the best shortcut to flavour town.

The possibilities are almost endless, with Fitch & Leedes bringing out a caffeine-infused energy mixer for the adrenaline junkies, and a sugar-free range for those who want to skip the simple syrup and enjoy a guiltless G ‘n’ Tea moment.

Now that you know the basics of whipping up this timeless combo, what are you going to make? My mind is going wild with ideas – what about a Five Roses gin and Fitch & Leedes‘ cheeky cranberry mixer? What about a rooibos gin and pink tonic mix? A pinkbos, if you will.

 

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Before my mind runs too wild, let us know what flavour combos you’ve whipped up that we simply have to try.

[source:goodhousekeeping&fitch&leedes]