Smoked Green Tea Gin Martini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

An elegant gin martini infused with smoky lapsang souchong tea and a subtle herbal note, served crystal clear with a lemon twist. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, and lapsang souchong green tea syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz gin
• 0.5 oz dry vermouth
• 0.25 oz lapsang souchong green tea syrup
• 1 strip lemon peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare lapsang souchong green tea syrup by steeping 1 tsp lapsang souchong tea leaves in 1 oz hot water for 5 minutes, then mix with 1 oz sugar until dissolved; cool before use.
2. Step 2: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes and add 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.25 oz lapsang souchong green tea syrup.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled.
4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Step 5: Express oils of 1 wide strip of lemon peel over the surface, twist tightly, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in as garnish.