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‘Tea Thyme’ - Food and Wine Pairing

‘Tea Thyme’

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • 4 bags Earl Grey tea
  • 1 c water (for tea)
  • 2 c grapefruit juice (or squeeze 4 large grapefruits)
  • 1/2 c St. Germain liqueur
  • 3 tbsp. vodka (optional)

Meringue

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1/8 c water (for simple syrup)

Toppings

  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 pkg edible flowers

Preparation

  • Heat 1 cup water in microwave for 3 minutes (don't burn yourself!) and set 4 bags of earl grey to steep for 5 minutes
  • Set tea aside to cool

Meringue

  • Simmer 1/8 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar on medium high heat for 3 minutes to make simple syrup
  • Whisk egg whites until it forms a meringue
  • Slowly add simple syrup tomeringue while continuing to whisk

Assembly

  • Once tea is cooled combine with 2 cups of grapefruit juice, and 1/2 cup St. Germain liqueur (+optional vodka if desired)
  • Top with meringue, thyme & edible flowers