G, Tea and Lychee: a gin and green tea highball
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G, Tea and Lychee combines 60 ml dry gin, 20 ml Swa Lychee Lemon syrup, 60 ml green tea and half a lime. Stir, pour over crushed ice in a highball glass and garnish with lime and mint. It is aromatic and light.
Why do gin and tea work together?
Gin's botanicals and green tea's gentle bitterness sit well together, and lychee lemon adds a floral sweetness that links them. The result is an elegant, low-fuss highball for early evening service.
How should you prepare the tea for service?
Brew and cool the green tea ahead and keep it chilled so the drink stays crisp over crushed ice. Build to order in a highball glass. For more programme ideas, see our bar programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Which gin should I use?
The recipe calls for a dry gin. A London Dry style keeps the focus on the green tea and lychee lemon syrup.
Does the tea need to be cold?
Yes, use cooled green tea so it does not melt the crushed ice too quickly and dilute the drink.
Can I make it without alcohol?
You can leave out the gin and top up with extra chilled green tea and a splash of soda for a lychee lemon iced tea.
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