Empress Twilight

A mesmerizing gin cocktail that showcases Empress Gin's natural color-changing magic alongside the floral elegance of lavender. Fresh blackberries and lemon create bright acidity while the egg white adds luxurious texture. As you sip, the drink's purple hue shifts and evolves, perfectly capturing Cancer's connection to lunar phases and emotional depth.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Empress Gin

• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

• 0.5 oz lavender simple syrup*

• 2-3 fresh blackberries

• 1 egg white

• Dried lavender sprig for garnish

*Lavender Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

Instructions

1. Prepare lavender syrup: Combine sugar, water, and lavender in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool completely, strain out lavender, and bottle.

2. In a shaker, muddle blackberries gently to release juices.

3. Add Empress Gin, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and egg white.

4. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 15 seconds.

5. Add ice and shake again vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

6. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

7. Garnish with a dried lavender sprig.

Notes

• Lavender syrup keeps refrigerated for up to 3 weeks

• The natural pH change from citrus creates beautiful color transitions

• For best foam, ensure egg white is fresh and shake vigorously

• Best served in a chilled coupe glass

Pairs well with: Light appetizers, goat cheese, or as an elegant evening aperitif.