This intergalactic conjunction only happens every 20 years in the sky, but you can enjoy it in a glass any day of the week. Saturn Returns is a cosmic play on the famous “Saturn” Gin based Tiki cocktail, adding the tropical nuttiness of coconut to encircle the warm herbal notes of Empress Indigo Gin. And look there, here comes the Jupiter cocktail, orbiting the earthy flavors of beets and saffron, aligning alongside the floral bouquet of Empress Elderflower Rose Gin.
Your horoscope for today; enjoy a Saturn Returns and a Jupiter Retrograde with friends or loved ones and get ready to soar through the cosmos.
Saturn Returns
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Lowball Glass or Short Tiki Mug
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 oz Empress Indigo Gin
- 1/2 oz Falernum
- 1/2 oz Cream of Coconut
- 1/2 oz Passionfruit Syrup
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- Butterfly Tea Concentrate optional
- Lemon Peel "ring" garnish
- Pineapple leaves garnish
Instructions
- Add Empress Indigo Gin, Falernum, Cream of Coconut, Passion Fruit Syrup and Lemon Juice to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake it baby.
- Strain into a fun lowball glass or short tiki mug filled with crushed ice
- Gently float the Butterfly Pea Concentrate on top of the cocktail using a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lemon “ring” and pineapple leaves.
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.
