Mother’s Day: Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin Cocktails

Exciting news! The creators of the top-selling Empress 1908 Gin have just launched a fresh and vibrant addition to their collection – Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin. Now available both online and in select retail stores across the U.S., this exquisitely balanced gin is carefully crafted with a blend of eight botanicals, including juniper berries, lemon, jasmine, and star anise. What sets it apart is the infusion of cucumber after distillation, ensuring a refreshing and crisp taste. Inspired by the flavors of traditional afternoon tea, this gin boasts lively citrus notes that are perfect for adding a touch of brightness to any cocktail creation.

Ideal for Mother’s Day celebrations, brunch or a refreshing cocktail by the pool! 

Cucumber & Tonic

Vegetal and crisp, a sip of our Cucumber & Tonic is as rejuvenating as can be!​

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 
• 3 oz Premium Tonic Water
• Garnishes: Thyme Sprigs, Lemon Wheels, Cucumber Slices

Method: Fill a Copa glass with ice, add Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin and premium tonic water. Garnish with cucumber and lemon slices and thyme sprigs.​

Basil Gimlet

Bask yourself in the lush, green gardens with a glass of this fresh gimlet in hand. Crisp cucumber, basil, and lime will have you dreaming of sunshine upon first taste.​

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 
• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
• ¾ oz Simple Syrup
• 5-6 Basil Leaves
• Garnish: Cucumber Ribbon

Method: Add liquid ingredients and basil into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release aromatics. Shaker over ice to chill and fine-strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with cucumber ribbon on a cocktail pick and enjoy!​

Emerald Collins

The classic Tom Collins with a light and cooling twist – sip on the divine delicacy of balanced sweetness, acidity, and vegetation; lengthened for added effervescence.​

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 
• 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• Soda Water, to top 
• Cucumber Ribbon, to line glass
• Garnish: Lemon Slice

Method: Start by lining a Collins glass with a cucumber ribbon and fill with ice. Set aside. Shake gin, syrup, and lemon juice over ice and strain into prepared cocktail glass. Top with soda water and garnish with lemon slice. Enjoy!​

Hugo Twist

Close your eyes and experience the ethereal botanicals of the Hugo Twist, featuring aromatic notes of citrus, mint, and elderflower.​

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 
• ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• ¾ oz Elderflower Liqueur 
• ¼ oz Simple Syrup
• 6 Mint Leaves
• Sparkling Wine and Soda Water, to top 
• Garnishes: Edible Flowers and Mint Leaves

Method: Shake ingredients except for prosecco and soda water on ice and fine-strain into a wine goblet filled with ice. Top with prosecco and a splash of soda water and garnish with more mint leaves and edible flowers.​

Gherkin Martini

Looking for something savory? Try our version of the dirty martini featuring a pickle twist for even more zest and zing!​

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 
• .5 oz Dry Vermouth 
• .5 oz Gherkin Brine 
• Garnishes: Lemon Twist and Gherkin 

Method: Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express lemon oils over the cocktail and garnish with a twist and gherkin.​

Cheers!

Please drink responsibly.