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Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz Recipe

Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz Recipe

Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz

Since quarantine, I’ve been making lots of cocktails and sharing them on Instagram. My favorite spirit of choice lately is Empress 1908 Gin. I discovered Empress 1908 Gin a few months ago when my friend Katie invited me to take a charcuterie board class. That was so much fun! They provided cocktails at the event and all the cocktails were made with Empress 1908 Gin only. I was immediately blow away.  It is a hand-crafted spirit from Victoria distillers in British Columbia, Canada. This is a botanical infused gin, and it has a natural purple hue. I love the color! In my opinion, it just makes your drink look a little bit more fun!

This gin is inspired by the renowned tea and cocktail programs of the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. Doesn’t it sound so regal?! And sometimes the color changes depending on what is being put into the drink.

This gin is unique because of its flavor. As I mentioned earlier, it is botanical infused. It includes butterfly pea blossom, fairmont empress tea, juniper, grapefruit peel, coriander seed, cinnamon bark, rose petal, and ginger root. Trust me, it is delicious! You should be able to find Empress 1908 Gin at your local liquor store. If you’re in Chicago, they definitely have it at Binnys! You can also purchase it online.

Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz

Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Gin
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 -3 blackberries
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (about half a lemon or 2 tablespoons)
  • sparkling water (I love to use Topo Chico)
  • lemon slices for garnish (I use about 2 slices)
Empress 1908 Gin

SHOP THE OUTFIT: RAINBOW STRIPE DRESS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Muddle 2-3 blackberries in the bottom of the glass. I love to use a whiskey glass for this cocktail.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Empress 1908 Gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.
  3. Fill the glass with ice. If you want to garnish with lemon slice, I recommend first filling the glass halfway with ice, add the lemon slices and then fill the rest with ice. That way the lemon slices can easily stand up around the glass and stay put.
  4. Pour the drink mix into the glass. Top it off with sparkling water.Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz Recipe. Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz Recipe

Drinkware Recommendation for Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz

Glassware

I recommend using a whiskey glass style or any short glassware.

Cocktail Shakers

You’ll definitely need a cocktail shaker.

What about you? Have you been making cocktails? What is your favorite one to make?

Empress Blackberry Gin Fizz Recipe

Comments

  3. Kate DiMare says

    The drink looks delicious and I love the purple color of the Empress gin. I’m definitely going to get the ingredients and try it. Also love your rainbow stripe dress.

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  5. Mollie says

    That sounds absolutely amazing! Since moving to London a G&T has become my favorite drink, I hardly order anything but gin anymore. I’ll have to try this recipe!

    xx Mollie

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  7. Amanda says

    This sounds amazing! I’m not usually a gin fan, but I feel like with fruitier drinks like this, it helps cut down on the pine taste.

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  15. Mica says

    I don’t really drink but I’d give this a try – it looks so pretty! thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Hope that you are having a lovely weekend 🙂

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  16. Emely says

    So I need to recreate this for my next zoom HH. I basically have all the ingredients already. thanks for sharing!

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  19. Stephanie says

    This cocktail sounds right up my alley! It’s been ages since I’ve made anything with gin. I’ll have to get my hands on this asap!

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  21. Jennifer says

    This looks so good! I can’t drink unless I take 4 pills (2 before and 2 after), and I already take 4 a day. Last time I drank was on New Years, but being in quarantine makes me want to enjoy a drink. I might make this later to try! Will have to make my simple syrup with monk fruit or bocha sweet though.

    Jennifer
    Effortlessly Sophisticated

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