This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with Empress 1908 Gin, an indigo-colored, vibrant gin that makes for a romantic cocktail, Cupid approved!
LA VIE EN ROSE – The La Vie En Rose is a signature cocktail for this Valentine’s Day with rose water being a beautiful and delicious main ingredient!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Gin
- 3-4 Cardamom Pods
- 1 tbsp Rose Water
- 2 tbsp Simple Syrup
- Juice of Half of a Lemon
- Sparkling Water
Method: Coat glass rim with lemon juice, and dip in cardamom sugar. Add crushed cardamom pods and Empress 1908 Gin. Let sit for 5-10 min to let the flavors infuse. Add rose water, simply syrup, and lemon juice, and mix. Add ice and top off with sparkling water. Garnish with dried rose petals.
MINT TO BE – Refreshing mint, soft floral elderflower, bright white cranberry and a splash of bubbly soda makes the perfect cocktail to sip with loved ones! If you’re feeling extra sweet, garnish with your favorite love note candy.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Gin
- 1 oz White Cranberry Juice
- ¼ oz Elderflower Liqueur
- ¼ oz Lemon Juice
- Soda Water (To Top)
- Mint Leaves
Method: Shake all ingredients but soda water on ice, including mint. Strain into a chilled glass. Top with soda and garnish with mint leaves.
SPARKLING CHERRY – Raise your glass to someone special with this tasty and romantic recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
- ½ oz Cherry Juice
- 2 Drops Rose Bitters or Rose Water
- 5 oz Rosé Sparkling Wine
- Cherry Candy Hearts
Method: Place cherry candy hearts on a plate lined with parchment paper and set in the freezer for 4 hours or until frozen. Then, place the frozen cherry hearts into a serving glass acting as ice cubes to chill the drink. Add the Cherry juice, Rose Bitters, and Empress 1908 Gin into a glass, mixing to combine. Pour over the chilled candy hearts, then top with rosé sparkling wine before serving!