Grey Gardens (N/A)
A soft, citrus-kissed mocktail built on fragrant Earl Grey tea with lemon and subtle bitterness. Elegant, restrained, and quietly romantic.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 ounces cooled Earl Grey tea
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
¾ to 1 ounce simple syrup
2 to 3 dashes grapefruit or rhubarb bitters
Instructions
Add the cooled tea, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a pansy or another edible flower.
Notes from the Bar
Tea as the Base
Because the tea is the foundation of this mocktail, it should be flavorful but not overpowering. A shorter steep keeps the tannins soft and the citrus notes bright.
Sweetness Level
Start with ¾ ounce of simple syrup and adjust to taste. Earl Grey can vary in strength depending on the brand.
Bitters Choice
Grapefruit bitters highlight the citrus notes in the tea, while rhubarb bitters add a slightly deeper, more rounded tartness.
→ Link to grapefruit bitters
→ Link to rhubarb bitters
Glassware
A coupe keeps the drink feeling refined and allows the aroma of the tea to come through with each sip.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
Kevin & Kate
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