Empress 1908 Gin Mojito

This Empress 1908 gin mojito is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, made with floral indigo gin, fresh lime juice, mint, and a splash of soda.

Hello, folks! How are you doing? I hope you’ve had a wonderful and restful weekend and are now ready for a new week.

And please forgive me in advance. Why? Because I am sharing another cocktail recipe. Yeah, the third one in a row. And the seventh this month. Ben’s cocktail factory is working non-stop!

Today, I am sharing a fun twist on a classic mojito cocktail. With gin. Or, precisely, with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin.

What is Empress 1908 Indigo Gin?

Empress 1908 Indigo Gin is liquor (disclaimer: not sponsored) produced in British Columbia, Canada. It has a pleasant and subtle botanical flavour, including the one coming from Juniper berries. It also includes Butterfly pea blossoms that give this gin its distinct indigo colour and which changes its shade depending on the pairing. The hues (i.e., different shades of purple and pink, ranging from light lavender to vibrant fuchsia) vary depending on the pairing ingredients. It works particularly well when mixing with citrus juices and liquors. And it pairs wonderfully with botanical flavours like lavender and rose, too.

If you have never had this gin, I encourage you to give it a try. If not available, as an alternative, you can use any other gin with a delicate botanical flavour instead.

There are other flavours produced by the same distillery company such as elderflower and rose, cucumber and lemon, and oaken gin, but unfortunately, they are not available here in Nova Scotia.

Empress 1908 Gin Mojito Cocktail

Ingredients you will need for this Empress 1908 Gin Mojito:

• Empress 1908 Indigo Gin – a spirit distilled in British Columbia, Canada. It contains Butterfly pea blossom that gives Empress 1908 its distinct indigo hue. This deep indigo hue changes to bright lavender, soft pink, or fuchsia, depending on the pairing. Besides Butterfly pea blossom tea, the gin’s distinct flavour profile includes other botanicals such as black tea, juniper berries, grapefruit peel, and rose petals. Indigo gin has a pleasant herbal earthy aroma with a hint of citrus. Any other gin in place of Empress 1908 Indigo works well in this cocktail – with the major difference being the purple hues.
• Lime Juice – freshly squeezed lime juice is crucial for the mojito’s signature tartness and bright flavour. 
• Fresh Mint – muddled mint leaves release their oils, adding a refreshing, herbaceous aroma and taste.
• Sugar (or Simple Syrup) – for added sweetness and balanced flavour. Use raw sugar for an optional result.
• Club Soda or Sparkling Water – just a little, for lightness.
• Ice Cubes.
• Mint and Lime Wedges – for a classic garnish.

How to Make a Mojito

That’s super easy, really.

Muddle the lime juice, sugar (or syrup), and mint leaves in a small jug or shaker, crushing the mint with a pestle (muddler). Pour into a glass and add a handful of ice. Pour over the gin, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and enjoy!

More Mojito Recipes

• Violet Mojito Cocktail (with Crème de Violette)
• Limoncello Honey Mojito
• Lavender Mojito Cocktail
• Lychee Mojito Cocktail
• Passion Fruit Mojito Cocktail
• Strawberry Mojito
• Blackberry Mojito

More Empress 1908 Indigo Gin Cocktails

• Lavender Limoncello Gin Cocktail
• Lavender Rose Empress 1908
• Lavender Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail
• Vanilla Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail
• Vanilla Rose Empress 1908 Cocktail
• Empress Lavender Lemonade (With Empress 1908 Gin)

I hope you like this Empress 1908 Gin Mojito cocktail, and you will try it. If you try it, please let me know in the comment section of this post below, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Empress 1908 Gin Mojito

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

A refreshing Empress 1908 gin mojito with lime, mint, and vibrant indigo colour. Light, floral, and perfect for summer cocktails.

Course: Cocktails

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Ingredients

• 2 oz. (60 ml.) Empress 1908 Indigo Gin

• 1 oz. (30 ml.) lime juice

• 1 tbsp. (15 g.) raw sugar (preferably) or granulated sugar – can use simple sugar syrup

• 10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish

• club soda or sparkling to top, optional

• ice cubes

• lime wedges or wheels, for garnish

Directions

• Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice in a shaker.
• Add the gin stirring with a long handle spoon to dissolve sugar.
• Fill your glass with ice and pour the gin mixture. Top your glass with club soda or sparkling water if / as desired. Garnish with lime wheels and mint and enjoy right away!