This Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail is an elegant floral drink made with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, lavender syrup, rose syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Light, aromatic, and beautifully balanced, it highlights soft botanical flavours and a naturally striking hue.
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If you enjoy floral cocktails that feel refined yet easy to prepare, this one fits the bill perfectly. Lavender and rose come together here in a way that’s gentle, aromatic, and never overpowering. So, let’s dive into this Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail.
Why You’ll Love This Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail
- Floral and balanced. Lavender and rose complement each other without overwhelming the gin.
- Visually striking. Empress 1908 adds a naturally beautiful colour that shifts with citrus.
- Simple and elegant. Just a few ingredients, yet it feels special and polished.
- Easy to adjust. The sweetness and acidity can be tailored to your taste.
What is Empress 1908?
Empress 1908 is gin (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 color and which changes its shade depending on the pairing. The hues (i.e., different purple and pink hues from light lavender to vibrant fuchsia) vary depending on the pairing ingredients. It works particularly well when mixing with citrus juices and liquors.
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.
Flavour Profile
This cocktail is gently floral with soft citrus brightness and a smooth, lightly syrupy texture. Lavender adds a subtle herbal note, rose brings delicate perfume, and lemon juice keeps everything fresh and crisp, allowing the gin’s botanicals to shine through.
Ingredients You’ll Need for This Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail
- Empress 1908 Gin. This botanical Canadian gin provides the base of the cocktail, offering earthy juniper notes, subtle citrus, and its signature colour-changing indigo hue.
- Lavender simple syrup. Lightly floral and gently sweet, this syrup adds a soft herbal note without overpowering the drink.
- Rose syrup. Delicate and aromatic, rose syrup enhances the floral profile and brings elegance and balance to the cocktail.
- Fresh lemon juice. Bright and acidic, lemon juice lifts the sweetness of the syrups and sharpens the overall flavour.
- Ice cubes. Essential for chilling and slightly diluting the cocktail, creating a smooth and well-balanced finish.
- Lemon slices or lavender sprigs (optional). Used for garnish, they reinforce the citrus and floral aromas while adding visual appeal.
How to Make This Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail
To make this Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail, add the Empress 1908 gin, lavender syrup, rose syrup, lemon juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 25–30 seconds, until well chilled.
Taste and adjust if needed, adding a touch more syrup for sweetness or lemon juice for brightness. Strain into a chilled coupe for a cleaner presentation, or pour over fresh ice if serving on the rocks — the melting ice will gently lighten the flavour. Garnish with a lemon slice or lavender sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.
More Empress 1908 Gin Cocktails
Are you looking for more fun Empress cocktails, like this Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail? Be sure to check more recipes below:
- Vanilla Rose Empress 1908 Cocktail
- Vanilla Empress 1908 Cocktail
- Empress Lavender Lemonade
- Lavender Empress 1908 Cocktail
- Empress 1908 Gin & Tonic
I hope you like this Lavender Rose Empress 1908 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 and summer!
Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail with Empress 1908
2
servings5
minutes1 hour
A Lavender Rose Gin Cocktail made with Empress 1908 gin, floral rose syrup, and lavender for a fragrant, elegant, colour-changing drink.
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Ingredients
2 oz. (60 ml.) Empress 1908 gin
1/2 oz. (15 ml.) Lavender simple syrup or more, to taste
1/2 oz (15 ml.) Rose syrup or more, to taste
1/2 oz. (15 ml.) freshly squeezed lemon juice or more, to taste
a handful of ice cubes
lemon, lavender sprigs for garnish, optional
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Empress 1908 gin, lavender syrup, rose syrup, lemon juice, and ice. Shake vigorously for about 20–30 seconds, until well chilled. Taste and adjust the balance if needed by adding a little more gin, syrup, or lemon juice. Strain into a chilled glass for a stronger serve, or pour over fresh ice for a lighter version as the ice slowly melts. Garnish with a lemon slice or a lavender sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If fresh rose petals are unavailable, dried rose petals can be used instead. Because they are more concentrated, you’ll need a smaller amount—about 2–3 tablespoons for the same quantity of water. Alternatively, you can prepare a simple syrup and flavour it with a few drops of rose water (not rose essence), adjusting to taste.
This sounds fantastic! I’ve only had this gin once — in BC, Canada, at the Empress Hotel— it’s quite nice!
Thank you David!
Cheers to enjoying the last days of summer with such a delightful and sophisticated cocktail!
Thank you Raymund!
You’re right – apples and pumpkins are right around the corner, but there’s still time to enjoy some summer cocktails! I do enjoy gin drinks, and this one sounds quite fun with the lavender – it would pair well with the flavor of gin I think!
Thank you David!
But no apples and pumpkins for me for another few weeks or so :)
So beautiful looking Ben and I always love the flavor of lavender !
Thank you Judee!
I am still looking for this gin to try it.
Thank you Tandy!
How can one not fall in love with this beauty?! I would drink it simply because of the colour!
Thank you so much, Angie!