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Virgo Drink Duo

Virgo Starry Spritzer - Virgo Cocktail & Mocktail (with nonalcoholic spirits)

Sip to the stars with an earl grey, mint, and lemon harvest spritzer. True to Virgo’s nature, this Virgo drink is grounded yet clearing—a perfect sip to savor the sign’s practicality and acuity. Nonalcoholic sippers can use Lyre’s Traditional Reserve or similar nonalcoholic whiskey replacement.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Earl Grey Simple Syrup
  • 1 bar earl grey tea
  • 1-2 sprigs rosemary optional
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water
Virgo Cocktail Recipe
  • 10 small mint leaves
  • 1.5 ounces earl grey-bergamot syrup (see below, or use simple syrup)
  • 4 drops lavender bitters optional
  • 2 ounces lemon
  • 1.5 ounce rye whiskey Nonalcoholic Spirit Substitute: Lyre's Traditional Reserve
  • 1-2 ounces soda water
  • 1 sprig mint for garnish

Equipment

Method
 

Earl Grey Simple Syrup Instructions
  1. Place tea bag and optional rosemary sprig in a jar. Pour the hot water over them and steep for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Stir in sugar until dissolved and let cool. Strain when ready to use.
Virgo Cocktail Instructions
  1. In the bottom of a glass, add mint leaves, syrup, and optional lavender bitters if using. Muddle the mint leaves.
  2. Add in freshly juiced lemon, whiskey or nonalcoholic whiskey substitute and ice.
  3. Top with bubbly soda water and stir . Garnish with a fresh mint sprig to refresh you sense with each sip.

Notes

See alternative mocktail option in recipe box below

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