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Earl Grey MarTEAni | Antidote 71

Written by Antidote 71 | Mar 19, 2026 1:35:58 PM
 

 

 

Earl Grey MarTEAni

Created by Audrey Saunders at the legendary Pegu Club in New York, the Earl Grey MarTEAni helped reintroduce drinkers to gin at a time when vodka dominated cocktail menus. Saunders infused gin with Earl Grey tea, adding a subtle bergamot aroma that gave the classic gin sour a distinctive twist. The cocktail became a modern classic and played a small but important role in the early 2000s cocktail revival, showing bartenders and guests alike that gin could be familiar and unexpectedly creative.

Recipe Credit: punchdrink.com