Sparkling Love Affair

Ingredients

• 1-2 Tea Forté Radiance pyramid tea infusers, or 1 tbsp of loose tea*
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• ice
• 4 oz sparkling wine, chilled
• 1.5 oz Empress Rose Elderflower Gin
• optional garnish: dried rose petals, berries and rosemary springs
  

Directions

1. Make the tea simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the pyramid tea infusers  (or loose leaf tea) and remove from heat. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes. After steeping, remove the infusers (or strain out the loose tea leaves with a fine mesh strainer) and let cool completely before use. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for future uses.
2. Make the cocktail: Fill a chilled cocktail glass with ice and pour 1½ tsp of the cooled tea simple syrup into the base of the glass.
3. Slowly top with sparkling wine.
4. Gently pour the gin over the back of a spoon to create a float on top.
5. If using, garnish with dried rose petals, berries and/or a rosemary sprig for a romantic finish. Cheers!

Yield: One cocktail

Variations:

• Want a citrusy touch? Add a splash of fresh lemon juice
• Prefer a floral-forward drink? Use a hibiscus-based tea instead, such as Wild Berry Hibiscus or Hibiscus Blossom
• Looking for a richer, sweeter twist? Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the tea base.

* Radiance is available in pyramid tea infusers within the Wellbeing Collection. For loose tea, Radiance is available in a Loose Tea Canister, and in loose tea pouches within the Wellbeing Single Steeps Sampler.