French Lavender 75 Recipe

When it comes to cocktails, it is always a wonderful surprise when a spirit is as beautiful as it is delicious. The striking purple hue of Empress 1908 gin, which changes color to rich pink when paired with acidic juices, is still, for all its visual punch, simply a wonderfully balanced gin which is ideal for riffs on our beloved classic French 75.

Whether you are going full-on Casablanca traditional, or switching it up as we have done with a bit of lavender, Empress 1908 is one of our new staples for gin cocktails.

INGREDIENTS:

Makes one cocktail.

• 1 ½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
• 1 Storied Goods Lemon Lavender Sugar Cube
• ¾ oz lemon juice
• 3 oz Sparkling Rosé

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix one Lemon Lavender Sugar Cube with lemon juice and gin in a mixing glass
2. Muddle until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add ice and stir until chilled.
4. Strain into a wine glass and top with chilled sparkling rosé.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.