Settle down with this cozy beverage that pairs the floral flavors of earl grey tea and lavender with the bright zing of ginger beer. Perfect for warm summer nights, comfy stay-in weekends, and unwinding!
Lavender Earl Grey Mule
Equipment
- Small sauce pot
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Tumbler
- Spoon
- Mule mug
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients:
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 3 ounces Earl Grey Tea brewed strong, chilled
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- 1 1/2 ounces lavender syrup store bought, or homemade*
Lavender Syrup Ingredients*:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup, if preparing homemade. Combine the water, honey, and lavender in a sauce pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the honey is dissolved. Turn off heat once honey is dissolved and allow the lavender to steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain the lavender out and let the syrup come to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Combine all cocktail ingredients in a tumbler and stir. Pour into a mule mug filled with ice. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Recipe adapted from Emily Ellyn