Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThames Street Oyster HouseThomas The Elder Recipe

Thomas The Elder Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

old tom barrel aged gin, campari, sweet vermouth, chai tea

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Ingredients

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Base Spirits

Chai Tea Infusion

Garnish

Method

Chai Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Steep the Chai Tea

    In a heatproof glass or cup, pour 4 oz of hot water over 1 chai tea bag. Allow it to steep for about 5 minutes to extract the flavors.

Cocktail Mixing

  1. 2

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Old Tom barrel aged gin, 1 oz of Campari, and 1 oz of sweet vermouth.

  2. 3

    Add Chai Tea

    Remove the chai tea bag from the steeped tea and add 1 oz of the chai tea infusion to the shaker.

  3. 4

    Shake the Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Garnish

    Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then place it on the rim of the glass as a garnish.

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