Local Cocktail
The Ruby
Earl Grey elegance
A sensory showstopper. The vanilla-infused whiskey provides a rich natural sweetness and smooth texture, while the Earl Grey tea syrup adds herbal complexity. Complemented beautifully by dry vermouth and crème de cacao, the result is a smooth, flavorful, and aromatic cocktail with a hint of orange bitterness.
Ingredients
metric standard45 ml vanilla-infused blended whiskey (or substitute with any whiskey)
25 ml dry vermouth
15 ml crème de cacao
15 ml Earl Grey tea syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Sparkling water (on top)
Preparation
Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a Collins glass and stir. Add ice and top with sparkling water.
For vanilla-bean infused whiskey, combine 10 g vanilla bean and 750 ml of blended whiskey. Infuse for 24 hours. Strain all solids before using.
For Earl Grey tea syrup, steep one bag of Earl Grey tea, using equal parts water and sugar. After five minutes, remove the tea bag. Cool before using.