Tea Liqueur Ingredients 6 teabags Earl Grey tea (or other fine tea) 24 oz. Vodka (80 proof) 1 tsp. Glycerine 1 cup Granulated sugar 1/2 cup Distilled water Directions Combine tea and vodka in a large glass jar. Steep tea in alcohol for approximately 20 to 22 hours, but no longer. Remove tea. Add the glycerine. In a scrupulously clean pan, boil the water. Add the sugar, stirring rapidly. When the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat. Allow the sugar syrup to return to room temperature. Add the syrup to the alcohol mixture. Store in a tightly capped glass bottle. The liqueur is better when aged for 2 or more months.