Shou Mei Honey Gin Fizz

Shou Mei's mellow, honeyed body makes it a lovely partner for a light gin fizz. Infusing gin with the white tea lends it soft fruity and floral notes, turning a simple highball into something fragrant and quietly elegant.

Keep the infusion short—white tea is delicate, and around an hour is enough to perfume the gin with Shou Mei's honeyed character. Longer steeping can pull out astringency that competes with the bright lemon and gentle sweetness.

Fresh lemon juice and a little honey syrup balance the tea-infused gin, while a generous top of chilled soda water lifts everything into a refreshing, easy-drinking fizz. A twist of lemon and a few mint leaves finish it beautifully.

For a non-alcoholic mocktail, skip the gin entirely: combine 90 ml of strong, chilled Shou Mei tea with the lemon juice and honey syrup in a shaker with ice, strain into a glass over fresh ice, and top with soda water. You get the same honeyed, fruity refreshment and the full ritual, without the alcohol—perfect for an alcohol-free evening.