Apricot Black Tea Gin Fizz
Chilled black tea, apricot nectar, gin, lemon, and soda make a bright fizz with a clean tea finish.
Prep: 5 · Cook: · Total: 5 · Serves: 1 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.6/5 (78 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
Inspired by iced tea coolers, classic gin fizzes, and roadside fruit sodas.
Story
Theo likes a tall drink that arrives with a little attitude and a clean finish. Black tea gives this fizz a dark edge, apricot brings the color, and lemon keeps the whole glass from getting sleepy. Build it over ice, top it with bubbles, and let it roll like a good afternoon drive.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong black tea
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce apricot nectar
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce honey syrup
- 2 ounces chilled club soda
- 1 cup ice
- Lemon wheel and dried apricot, optional
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice and chill it while you gather the ingredients.
- Pour in the chilled black tea, gin, apricot nectar, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
- Stir for 8 seconds until the drink is cold and evenly mixed.
- Top slowly with the club soda, leaving room for the bubbles.
- Give the drink one gentle stir from the bottom with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and dried apricot, then serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- Brew the tea a little stronger than usual because the ice and soda will dilute it.
- Use a floral gin for a softer drink or a juniper-forward gin for a sharper finish.
- Make honey syrup with equal parts honey and warm water, then cool it.
- Add the soda right before serving so the fizz stays lively.
Cook's Notes
- **Tea:** Chill the tea fully before building the drink.
- **Sweetness:** Taste the apricot nectar before adding all the honey syrup.
- **Bubbles:** Add club soda last and stir gently.