Green tea balances well in a cocktail. It’s a nice soothing counterpoint to gin and goes well with the spiciness of ginger.

Hence this delightful cocktail we created in collaboration with our friend Savvy Housekeeping! The result has the satisfying kick of a gin martini with some added layers of flavor.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz gin (we used Tru2 Organic Gin)
1 oz ginger liqueur
3/4 oz green tea, brewed
Lots of ice
Lemon for garnish

Directions:
Brew 1 tea bag in 1 cup of water. Combine 3/4 ounce of tea with gin, ginger liqueur, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Swirl the cocktail in the shaker until it is cold. Fill a martini glass with ice. Pour in the cocktail and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Photo courtesy of Savvy Housekeeping.