Empress Gin Cocktail with Raspberries

We make this Empress Gin cocktail with raspberries, honey, mint, lime juice, and a splash of tonic. The lime and mint give it mojito vibes (but with gin instead of rum), and the raspberries make it sweet and fruity.

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• What is Empress Gin?
• Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
• Step-by-Step Instructions
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What is Empress Gin?

Empress 1908 Gin is a brand of gin made in British Columbia. It's unique because of its signature indigo hue, which results from the addition of butterfly pea blossom. It has hints of grapefruit, juniper, citrus, and herbal notes.

Looking for other gin cocktails? Try our blueberry gin cocktail or pear gin cocktail.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Empress 1908 Gin: Empress Gin is available in most parts of the United States, and the website has a helpful tool to find it near you. If you can't find it, substitute it with your favorite brand of gin.

Tonic water: This goes great with gin (hence the classic gin and tonic). Any brand works fine, just make sure it's not flat.

Raspberries: Fresh raspberries work best in this recipe.

Lime juice: Fresh lime juice works best in this recipe.

Mint: Use fresh mint leaves from the produce section of the grocery store (or your herb garden if you have one!). Spearmint works best (and is usually what is sold at the store).

Honey: We use honey to sweeten this drink. You can substitute simple syrup if that's what you prefer.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and amounts.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Add raspberries and mint to the bottom of a lowball cocktail glass and use a cocktail muddler to muddle.

Step 2: Add the gin, lime juice, and honey and stir to combine.

Step 3: Add ice to the glass and top it off with a splash of tonic water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve!

Food Pairing Ideas

Looking for a fun appetizer to serve with this cocktail? Try one of these:

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