Earl Grey Twilight

A sophisticated blend of the aromatic notes of Earl Grey tea, infused with the smoothness of gin, and enhanced by a delicate lavender vanilla syrup. Ingredients: - 2 oz Earl Grey-infused gin - 1 oz lavender vanilla syrup - 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice - Lavender sprig (for garnish) For the Earl Grey-infused gin: - 1 cup gin - 2 tablespoons loose Earl Grey tea leaves For the lavender vanilla syrup: - 1 cup water - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds - 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) Instructions: 1. To make the Earl Grey-infused gin, combine the gin and Earl Grey tea leaves in an airtight container. Let it steep for at least 3 hours, or overnight if possible. Once infused, strain out the tea leaves and set the gin aside. 2. To make the lavender vanilla syrup, in a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, dried lavender buds, and the scraped vanilla bean. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, strain out the lavender buds and vanilla bean. 3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Earl Grey-infused gin, lavender vanilla syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Shake vigorously to chill and combine all the ingredients. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a