Description
A striking, witchy-purple cocktail that blends the botanicals of Empress 1908 Gin with the vivid blue of Blue Curaçao and the tart brightness of fresh lemonade. Balanced with simple syrup, garnished with lemon wheels or fresh herbs—this drink is as beautiful as it is refreshing.
Ingredients
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1½ oz (≈ 45 ml) Empress 1908 Gin
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½ oz (≈ 15 ml) Blue Curaçao
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4 oz (≈ 120 ml) fresh lemonade (freshly squeezed lemon juice + water + a bit of sugar)
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¼ oz (≈ 7.5 ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
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Lemon wheel(s) or fresh herb sprig (e.g. mint or thyme), for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add the Empress 1908 Gin, Blue Curaçao, fresh lemonade, and simple syrup.
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Shake well until the outside of the shaker is cold (about 10-15 seconds).
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Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with a lemon wheel or a sprig of fresh herb.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
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Adjust simple syrup depending on how tart or sweet your lemonade base is.
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Use fresh lemonade for best flavour; bottled or powdered lemonade may have artificial flavours or colours that interfere with the visual effect.
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The colour from Empress 1908 Gin (with butterfly pea blossoms) shifts with acidity—lemon juice will influence the shade.
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Blue Curaçao already adds sweetness and color—be cautious adding too much extra syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg