Empress Gin Cocktail

With a beautiful signature color, this Empress gin cocktail has all the makings of a stunning and refreshing summer cocktail.

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This stunning Empress gin cocktail is a sweet and tart blend of Empress gin, citrus, tonic water, and simple syrup. Perfect for casual gatherings or special events, this beautiful cocktail will wow your guests with its vibrant rose and indigo color and flavorful combination of ingredients. 

Empress Gin Cocktail Ingredients

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This Empress gin cocktail has a beautiful balance between sweet and tart flavors, making it a delight to the taste buds. 

The gin, citrus, tonic water, and simple syrup blend together perfectly to create an invigorating flavor experience.

It’s a crisp mixture that starts off with a light tangy sweetness from the gin and grapefruit juice, then moves into the bubbly fizz of the tonic water.

Substitutions and Additions

LIME JUICE: This is a wonderful twist on a traditional gin and tonic cocktail.

You can certainly make this easy cocktail using fresh lime juice, but you will only need one ounce of the fresh lime juice and one ounce of the simple syrup in place of the pink grapefruit juice, as the lime juice is more tart than the grapefruit juice.

You will need to note that the bottom layer of your drink will not have the beautiful light pink color that the ruby red grapefruit adds.

How To Make This Empress Gin Cocktail Recipe

This beautifully layered cocktail will come together in three quick steps following our directions below. The ingredients get added one at a time to create pretty layers before serving the drink to your guests.

STEP ONE: Fill a 10-ounce highball glass with ice.

STEP TWO: Add ruby red grapefruit juice, simple syrup, tonic water, and Empress gin to the glass.

Be sure to pour the Empress gin slowly to keep it from mixing with the other layers too much.

STEP THREE: Garnish the rim of the glass with a small slice of ruby red grapefruit and a fresh mint sprig.

How To Serve

Empress gin cocktails are a great way to keep you refreshed on a summer day or evening.

It is best served with light appetizers such as hummus, chips and salsa, olives, roasted artichokes, or a cheese plate. 

Light salads like a tomato cucumber salad or a Caprese salad are also great accompaniments to this refreshing cocktail.

To add a little bit of sweetness and crunch to your meal, serve it with some fresh berries like strawberries or blueberries!

Our gummy bear drink and our rainbow cocktail are two more drink recipes that are sure to delight with their beautiful colors.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: We don’t recommend trying to keep leftovers of this colorful drink as the ice will melt and water down your drink. Serve your gin cocktail immediately.

IN THE FREEZER: This grown-up drink must be served fresh.

When it comes to cocktails, our Empress gin cocktail with its natural indigo hue will be a winner. Not only does it taste delicious with the flavors of citrus and exquisite gin, but it’s also refreshing and perfect for any summer day or evening. 

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Empress Gin Cocktail

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With a beautiful signature color, this Empress gin cocktail has all the makings of a stunning and refreshing summer cocktail.

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 1

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Ingredients

  

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• Ice
• ¼ cup ruby red grapefruit juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• ⅓ cup tonic water
• 1½ ounces Empress gin
• 1 small slice ruby red grapefruit, garnish
• 1 sprig fresh mint, garnish

Instructions

 

• Fill a 10-ounce highball glass with ice.
• Add ruby red grapefruit juice, simple syrup, tonic water, and Empress gin to the glass. Be sure to pour the Empress gin slowly to keep it from mixing with the other layer too much.
• Garnish the rim of the glass with a small slice of ruby red grapefruit and a fresh mint sprig.

Notes

• Empress gin is slightly different from standard clear gins as it is unique in its beautiful blueish-purple color. It gets its color from the butterfly pea blossom. This unique gin will change its color to various shades of light purple and pink depending on the mixer that is added. The acid from the tonic water and the citrus you use will affect the color change.
• To slow down the addition of the Empress gin, pour it over the back of a spoon. This will help ensure it doesn’t disturb the other layers of the drink.
• You will want to serve this beautiful Empress gin cocktail while the drink’s layers are still separated. However, you will want to stir gently with a cocktail stirrer or straw before drinking for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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