Raspberry Nectar Fizz

Ingredients

• 1 Raspberry Nectar pyramid infuser or 2 tablespoons of Raspberry Nectar loose tea
• 6 ounces water, plus 1 cup
• 1 cup of sugar 
• 3 tablespoons gin 
• 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• ice cubes
• 3/4 cup Champagne or dry sparkling wine
• Sprig of edible flowers (for garnish)

Directions

1. Make the Tea Syrup: Steep one Tea Forté Raspberry Nectar pyramid infuser or two tablespoons of Raspberry Nectar loose tea in 6 oz. of near boiling water for 3-5 minutes. 
2. Set aside the tea liquid and discard infuser or tea leaves. 
3. In a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1 cup of water to a boil.
4. Add 3 teaspoons of reserved tea liquid and remove from heat.
5. Add sugar and stir to dilute.
6. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then strain into a separate container. 
7. Make the cocktail: Combine 2 tablespoons of tea syrup, gin, and lemon juice in cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously.
8. Strain into a flute glass and top with Champagne or dry sparkling wine.
9. Garnish with edible flowers.

Yields: 1 cocktail