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Smoky Lapsang Martini

A recipe for a Smoky Lapsang Martini! This creative drink pairs a homemade Lapsang Souchong syrup with vodka and blended Scotch whisky.
Course Drinks
Cuisine N/A
Keyword beverage, cocktail, drink, lapsang souchong, simple syrup, tea, vodka, whisky
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

Lapsang Souchong Simple Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (3 grams) Lapsang Souchong tea leaves

Cocktail:

  • 2 1/2 ounces (74 milliliters) vodka
  • 1/4 ounce blended Scotch whisky
  • 1/4 ounce Lapsang Souchong Simple Syrup
  • lemon twist for garnish, optional
  • lime wedge for rimming glass, optional
  • smoked salt for rimming glass, optional

Instructions

To make the simple syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and tea leaves.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  • Turn off the heat, and cover, letting it steep for 5 minutes. Strain and allow to cool.
  • Store in a lidded glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

To make the cocktail:

  • Place the vodka, whisky, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake for 10 seconds.
  • Strain, and serve in a chilled glass.
  • Rub the lemon around the rim of the glass and drop it in, if using.
  • If salting the rim, do it before making the drink. Run a lime wedge over the rim of the glass to moisten it. Invert the glass into the salt, turning it as needed until the rim is coated.