Down the rabbit hole we go after this magical Empress Rose Gin cocktail. Imagine the flowers singing to you in the golden afternoon, while you survey your prize roses. So very familiar is this enchanting combination of floral and herbal notes playing amongst fresh pomegranate and citrus fruits.
What’s that you say? Drink Me!
Painting the Roses Red
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Double Rocks Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Empress Rose Gin
- 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
- 1/2 oz Spiced Pomegranate Syrup
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/4 oz Rich Simple Syrup
- 2 sprigs Basil garnish
Instructions
- Muddle one basil sprig in a cocktail shaker
- Add Empress Rose Gin, Lillet Blanc, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled.
- Double strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with the remaining basil sprig.
Cheers!
Spiced Pomegranate Syrup
Equipment
- 1 Small Saucepan
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Juice
- 1/2 cup Cane Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 piece Star Anise
- 1" piece Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat, lower heat to medium-low and continue to gently simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain into an airtight container and bring to room temperature or chill, for use in cocktails.
Rich Simple Syrup
Equipment
- 1 Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Add the sugar and water to the saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Let cool to room temperature, then pour into a glass jar and seal tightly.
