This refreshingly bright and bubbly Spring Spritzer is inspired by flavors of the garden, in collaboration with Empress Gin 1908. It features muddled cucumbers, mint simple syrup, and botanical notes, along with a generous dose of freshly squeezed lime juice. So whether you are looking forward to brighter days, or happily soaking up the sun, this cocktail tastes like a walk through the garden! Cheers!
“Butterfly pea blossom gives Empress 1908 its distinct indigo hue. Discovered in another bespoke Empress tea blend, the pea blossom imbues the gin with a distinctive earthy note that balances traditional citrus notes and yields a rich pigmentation. This deep indigo hue changes to bright lavender, soft pink, or fuchsia depending on the mixer, adding to the rich sensory experience of enjoying an Empress 1908 cocktail. No artificial colours or stabilizers are used, so while the flavour will last forever, the unique indigo colour will fade over time. Fading is accelerated by exposure to sunlight, so we recommend that you experience each bottle within a year of purchase and store it in a cool, dark place. After all, a gin this beautiful is meant to be enjoyed at its best.” – Empress Gin
Spring Spritzer ft. Empress Gin 1908
- 1 oz Empress Gin
- 1 oz ginger liqueur
- 3/4 oz mint simple syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Tonic water (to top)
- Cucumber slices (to muddle)
- In a cocktail shaker add the cucumber and ice, then muddle. Add remaining ingredients except tonic water, then cover and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled glass, then finish by topping with tonic water. Enjoy!
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