Four Pretty Purple Cocktails For Spring Relaxation
Empress 1908 Gin’s gorgeous indigo color comes from butterfly pea blossoms. This exotic herb balances the gin’s citrus taste, while also giving it a pretty indigo shade.
Butterfly tea blossom’s rich color is totally natural, not artificial. The deep indigo hue changes from bright lavender, soft pink, or fuchsia, depending on the mixer.
The gin is made in small-batch, copper-pot stills. Additional notes include coriander seed, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon bark for a hint of spice, rose petals for a touch of floral, and juniper berries to complete the spirit's recognizable palate.
Here are four delicious recipes featuring relaxing ingredients like lavender and chamomile, along with Empress 1908 Gin. Check out these pretty purple cocktail ideas:
Empress 1908's Relaxing Spring Cocktail Recipes
Chamomile Collins
Elevate the classic Tom Collins cocktail with the delicate and delightful addition of chamomile tea. Garnish with dried chamomile flowers for the perfect seasonal touch!
Ingredients:
1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 oz Chamomile Teea Syrup
Soda Water (to top - optional)
Lemon Wheel & Dried Chamomile (to garnish)
Method- shake the gin, lemon juice and chamomile syrup on ice. Strain into a chilled Collins glass on fresh ice. Top with soda water, and garnish with a lemon wheel and/or dried chamomile flowers.
Orange You Glad
This little spring spritz is like an orange creamsicle for adults, with fresh orange juice, vanilla-infused syrup and, of course, a splash of Empress 1908!
Ingredients:
2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
½ oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
½ oz Vanilla-infused Simple Syrup
Soda Water
Orange Slice
Method- Shake the orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla syrup on ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with fresh ice. Layer the Empress 1908 Gin on top. Garnish with an orange slice. We recommend stirring before you sip!
Garden City
Named after the brand’s hometown of Victoria, BC, the Garden City’s flavors are as colorful as flowers in full bloom. Sip this perfect mix of vibrant citrus and balanced sweetness all season long! This cocktail was created in the Victoria Distillers cocktail lounge.
Ingredients:
1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
1 oz Grapefruit Juice
½ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Lychee simple Syrup
Soda Water To Top (optional)
Method- Shake grapefruit juice, lemon juice and lychee syrup on ice. Strain into a chilled collins glass with ice. Layer the gin into the glass and top with soda water (optional).
Empress Lavender Lemonade
Your favourite childhood treat, reimagined. The freshness of homestyle lemonade sings alongside the lightly floral lavender honey, keeping you coming back for more. This cocktail was created at Q Bar, Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Ingredients:
2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
1 oz Lavender Honey Syrup
2 oz Homemade Lemonade
Lavender Sprig
Method- Fill a stemless wine glass with crushed ice. Shake lemonade and syrup on ice and strain into the glass. Layer Empress 1908 Gin on top and add more crushed ice. Garnish with a lavender sprig.
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