Cheers: The Royal-Tea

Whether or not you plan to rise at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning to watch the nuptials of Prince William and his Kate, it’s clear that wedding fever is in the air. And how else to toast a British royal wedding than with a delicious cuppa? If you rightly balk at the idea of serving cups of tea at a cocktail party, then serve instead the Royal-Tea. A strong mix of gin and Earl Grey tea, it’s easy to prepare and has a sweet, clean finish—plus, it tastes delectably like a cup of tea with lemon, the favored drink of any Anglophile.

Ingredients

2 parts Beefeater Gin

2 parts brewed and chilled Earl Grey tea

Squeeze of lemon juice

Spoonful of sugar

Lime wheels for garnish

Pour the ingredients into an Old-fashioned glass filled with ice, and garnish with lime wheels. For best results, serve with itty-bitty cucumber sandwiches and drink with pinky finger extended! (Recipe and photo courtesy Beefeater Gin)