Sherlock & Watson Cocktail

This lovely scotch cocktail has got a stiff upper lip (courtesy of the Earl Grey syrup), it’s even got a bit of an oriental twist from Watson’s service! It’s a bit of work compared to some of the other recipes we’ve got on here, but solving cases isn’t always elementary! Courtesy of Food 52, we’re sure the Sherlock and Watson Cocktail will have you preening like you live on 221B Baker Street!

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Sherlock & Watson Cocktail

A lovely Earl Grey syrup really makes this scotch cocktail!

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Course

Drinks

Cuisine

World

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Earl Grey Syrup

• boiling water
• 1 Earl Grey Tea Bag
• 16 ounces honey

Sherlock & Watson cocktail

• 2 ounces scotch
• 1/2 ounce Earl Gry Syrup
• 1/2 ounce Lemon juice
• 2 dashes Scrappy's Cardamom bitters
• 1 lemon twist for garnish

Course Drinks Cuisine World Prep Time 10 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Earl Grey Syrup boiling water 1 Earl Grey Tea Bag 16 ounces honey Sherlock & Watson cocktail 2 ounces scotch 1/2 ounce Earl Gry Syrup 1/2 ounce Lemon juice 2 dashes Scrappy's Cardamom bitters 1 lemon twist for garnish

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Instructions

Earl Grey Syrup

1. To make the earl grey syrup, measure 8 ounces of boiling water into a small saucepan. Add the tea bag, and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bag, and add the honey to the saucepan. Place over medium heat, and stir until the honey dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat, and allow the syrup to cool. Chill thoroughly before using.

Sherlock & Watson Cocktail

1. To make the cocktail, combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, and shake well. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.