Lavender Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail

If you like gin and floral aroma, then you should try this Lavender Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail. It’s fresh, relatively light (but not too much), and moderately sweet. Perfect summer cocktail to enjoy late afternoon on your weekend!

Hello everyone – happy Friday! Yay!

It’s almost end of August, with just three full weeks or so summer left. And as always, Ben gets a bit anxious. Why? No – not because of approaching fall. Early fall is perhaps my favourite season. The reason is I’ve got SO MANY summer recipes to share, but just a bunch of days left.

When in Doubt, Share a Cocktail!

And I am not exaggerating. I have had over 40 new recipes I’ve made and photographed this summer (Out of control, right?! But most of them are cocktails that didn’t require any cooking) Besides, I’ve got a few dozens from last year. Yeah, I was able to share a few recipes from 2020. And I will do the same next year with photos taken in 2022. But truth be told, most images taken this summer most likely will never be posted. Many reasons. Next summer I will be inspired with other ideas and recipes. Also, it is normal that a photographer stops liking some (most) of their works after a certain amount of time. And so on.

That’s the reason I am a bit anxious! So many choices – so few opportunities to share. Cocktails (so many!), salads, dips, crepes (so many!)… How can anyone choose, right?!

Oh well, when in doubt, share another cocktail :) What about this lovely Lavender Empress Gin Cocktail?

Empress 1908 Cocktails

I’ve previously talked about Empress 1908 gin (Disclaimer: these posts have not been sponsored; it’s just the product I like to work), so I will not repeat myself. But please check these ideas:

• Vanilla Rose Empress 1908 Cocktail
• Lavender Rose Empress 1908
• Vanilla Empress 1908 Cocktail
• Empress 1908 Gin & Tonic
• Lilac Empress 1908 Cocktail
• Rose Raspberry Gin Cocktail

Lavender Infused Cocktails

And be sure to check more lavender-infused cocktails!

• Lavender Limoncello Martini
• Lavender Peach Raspberry Sangria
• Blackberry Lavender Cocktail
• Lavender Mojito
• Lavender Kir Royale

Lavender Empress 1908 Cocktail

This Lavender Empress 1908 Cocktail is so easy to make with just a few components. You will need Empress 1908 Indigo Gin (If it’s not available, you can use any other. The colour would be different.) Also, you will need simple lavender syrup and lemon juice. Easy!

And, of course, as always, you can adjust the proportion to your preferences by using more or less of gin, syrup, or lemon juice.

I hope you like this cocktail, and you will give it a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers to the weekend!

Lavender Empress 1908 Cocktail

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

If you like gin and floral aroma, then you should try this Lavender Empress 1908 Cocktail. It’s fresh, relatively light (but not too much), and moderately sweet. Perfect summer cocktail to enjoy late afternoon on your weekend!

Course: Drinks

5.0 from 3 votes

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Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 oz. Empress 1908 gin

• 1/2 to 1 oz. lavender simple syrup

• 1/2 to 1 oz. lemon juice

• a little of tonic or sparkling water, optional – to top, if desired

• 2 lemon slices, for garnish

• 1/2 cup of ice

Directions

• In a shaker, combine the gin, syrup, lemon juice, and ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Try and adjust the flavour by adding more gin, syrup, or lemon juice if desired. Filter if desired for a stronger version or serve with the ice. If serving on the rocks, you don’t need to add tonic / sparkling water. If serving without ice, you might want to top with a little bit tonic / water, if it’s too strong. Serve with lemon slices. Enjoy!

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