A really simple, but absolutely delicious cocktail that you can easily make at home. Serve this to your guests for a granted hit, or enjoy a cuppa with a twist by yourself. Serves 8 people.

You’ll need:

• 6 Earl Grey teabags
• 50g granulated sugar
• 200ml good quality dry gin
• Lemon to garnish

How to make it:

Pour a pint of boiling water over the teabags, add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved and you have a good strong tea. Remove the teabags and leave the tea to cool. Add a measure of gin and plenty of ice to each glass then fill with the tea. Add a slice of lemon to garnish and enjoy – it really is as simple as that.