Empress 1908 Gin

Empress 1908 Gin Make life extraordinary ✨
All natural | Handmade | Small batch
Crafted by in Sidney, BC
Legal drinking age to follow | Sip responsibly
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Handcrafted by Victoria Distillers, Empress 1908 Indigo Gin marries crystalline Canadian waters with eight, all-natural botanicals: Juniper, rose, coriander seed, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon bark and the Fairmont Empress Blend Tea. Its trademark hue imbued by the infusion of butterfly pea blossoms. ‘True to its origin’ botanical sourcing and Fair Trade grains enhance Empress 1908 with a sustaining purity. Must be legal drinking age to follow.

06/14/2026

CANTALOUPE SMASH⇩🧡 Who’s craving something fun, fruity & especially refreshing? 👀

We’re muddling juicy cantaloupe with bright citrus, cooling mint, and the crisp botanicals of our Cucumber Lemon Gin for the ultimate summer smash!

CANTALOUPE SMASH 🍈
• 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
• ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• ¾ oz Simple Syrup
• 4 Mint Leaves, plus more for garnish
• 3 Cantaloupe Cubes, plus more for garnish

METHOD: In a cocktail shaker, muddle cantaloupe cubes with the liquid ingredients. Add mint leaves and lightly press to express oils. Add ice and shake to chill. Strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and cantaloupe balls. Enjoy!

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WORLD GIN DAY⇩ It’s our favourite day of the year where we get to raise a toast to our favourite spirit! Celebrate with ...
06/13/2026

WORLD GIN DAY⇩ It’s our favourite day of the year where we get to raise a toast to our favourite spirit! Celebrate with us by mixing up a refreshing spritz (or two), crafted of course with our gins 🥂 Let us know in the comments which of these you’ll be sipping!

SWIPE FOR THE RECIPES ➡️

Limoncello Spritz 🍋
Recipe by .boozy.ginger

GARDEN SPRITZ 🌿
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HUGO TWIST 🌼

GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZ 💜

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STARBOARD SOUR⇩ A tropical tiki moment that’ll spruce up your week! 🍋‍🟩🌴 Coconut and vanilla bring the richness, fresh l...
06/11/2026

STARBOARD SOUR⇩ A tropical tiki moment that’ll spruce up your week! 🍋‍🟩🌴 Coconut and vanilla bring the richness, fresh lime keeps it bright, and Empress 1908 Indigo Gin ties it all together. Mix along with the recipe below! 👇

STARBOARD SOUR ⭐️
◦ 1½ oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
◦ 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
◦ 1 oz Vanilla Syrup
◦ 1 oz Coconut Milk
◦ Lime Leaves or Lime Wheel, to garnish

METHOD: Shake ingredients vigorously on ice until combined, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime leaves or a lime wheel. Tip: whip coconut milk prior to shaking for a creamier texture!

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06/10/2026

EMPRESS GARDEN G&T 🥒⇩ You know how much we love our G&Ts 😉 Earthy matcha and tangy, sweet yuzu syrup come together with the crisp botanicals of our Cucumber Lemon Gin for a fresh and verdant sip you’ll definitely want to take outside!

EMPRESS GARDEN G&T 💚
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◦ 1½ oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
◦ ½ oz Yuzu Syrup
◦ 1g Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder
◦ 20g Hot Water (174˚F / 79˚C)
◦ 4 oz Tonic Water
◦ Cucumber Ribbon, for garnish

METHOD: Start by sifting and whisking the matcha with hot water. To a mixing glass, add gin, syrup, and matcha mixture and stir with ice to chill. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with tonic. Garnish and enjoy!

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06/09/2026

RASPBERRY FIZZ FLOAT ❤️🍦⇩ is serving up peak summer indulgence with her “grownup” ice cream float. Think sweet raspberry, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a splash of Empress 1908 Indigo Gin all coming together in one dreamy Raspberry Fizz Float!

RASPBERRY FIZZ FLOAT:
◦1½ oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
◦1 cup Raspberries
◦3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
◦1 tbsp Water
◦6-8 Mint Leaves
◦⅓ oz Lemon Juice
◦2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
◦4-6 oz Soda Water
◦Raspberries and Mint (to garnish)

METHOD: Combine the raspberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over low heat, mashing the berries until thickened. Strain through a fine sieve into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and discard seeds. Add gin, lemon juice, and mint leaves, then shake to combine. Strain into a tall glass, then add the scoops of ice cream, and top with soda. Garnish with raspberries and mint. Enjoy!

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06/07/2026

SUMMER GARDEN LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 🍓⇩ If there’s one sip we’re reaching for all summer, it’s this one! Sweet strawberry syrup and bright, zesty limoncello come together with our Elderflower Rose Gin for a beautiful garden spritz by The.Boozy.Ginger ❤️

SUMMER GARDEN LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 🍋
◦1 oz Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
◦2 oz Prosecco
◦1 oz Limoncello
◦½ oz Strawberry Syrup
◦1 oz Club Soda
◦Lemon & Strawberry Slice, to garnish

METHOD: Fill glass with ice and add Prosecco, limoncello, strawberry syrup, and club soda. Top with Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. Garnish with a lemon and strawberry slice, enjoy!

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EMPRESS SLING ⇩ Summer called, it’s craving something tropical! 🍍🍹Our good friends from answer with a vibrant refresh t...
06/06/2026

EMPRESS SLING ⇩ Summer called, it’s craving something tropical! 🍍🍹Our good friends from answer with a vibrant refresh to the classic Singapore Sling, and we couldn’t love it more 😍

EMPRESS SLING:
• 1½ oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
• 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• ½ oz Cherry Liqueur
• ½ oz Floral Amaro
• ¼ oz Orange Liqueur
• 1 Dash Orange Bitters

METHOD: In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Carefully float the gin on top. Garnish with a brandied cherry, mint, and a pineapple wedge. Enjoy!

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06/04/2026

STRAWBERRY ROSE ELDERFLOWER GIN COCKTAIL ⇩
Strawberries, florals, and gin? Say less! 🍓🌹✨ Follow along with as she shows you exactly how to shake up this dreamy Strawberry Rose Gin Cocktail.

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 oz Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
• 1 oz Strawberry Rose Syrup*
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Juice from ½ Lemon
• Strawberry, Honey & Dried Rose Petals, to garnish

METHOD: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled, then strain into your cocktail glass. Garnish with half a strawberry slice dipped in honey and coated with rose petals. Enjoy!

*To make the syrup, add 1 cup chopped strawberries, ¼ cup food-grade dried rose petals (or 1 tsp rose water), ¼ cup sugar, and 1 cup water to a pot and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries soften. Muddle the strawberries slightly and simmer on low for another 5 minutes. Leave to steep for at least 30 minutes, then strain. Let cool completely before using.

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06/03/2026

CUCUMBER ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ ⇩ ☀️ Not one, but TWO delicious ways to enjoy the Cucumber Elderflower Spritz! brings us one spirited version and one zero-proof sip, so everyone can join in on the fun 💃

CUCUMBER ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ (TWO WAYS):
🥒 COCKTAIL:
◦¾ oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
◦2 oz Cucumber Juice
◦1 oz Elderflower Simple Syrup
◦Sparkling Water, to top
◦Cucumber Slices, to garnish
◦Lemon Zest & Sugar, to rim

💜 MOCKTAIL:
◦¾ oz Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo Gin
◦2 oz Cucumber Juice
◦1 oz Elderflower Simple Syrup
◦Sparkling Water, to top
◦Cucumber Slices, to garnish
◦Lemon Zest & Sugar, to rim

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06/02/2026

ELEVATED BASIL SMASH 🌿⇩ In search of a cocktail that’s sure to impress? Leave it to !

Fresh basil, bright lemon, and lemongrass syrup come together with our Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin to create a crisp, garden-fresh pour. Finished with a light cucumber foam for an extra touch of finesse 👌

ELEVATED GIN BASIL SMASH
• 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
• ¾ oz Lemongrass Syrup*
• 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 10 to 15 Basil Leaves
• Cucumber Air & Basil Sprig, to garnish**

METHOD: Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with cucumber air and a basil sprig, enjoy!

*To make the syrup, blend together 200g sugar, 15g chopped lemongrass, and 200ml hot water. Strain and let cool before using.

**To make the cucumber air, add 200g chopped cucumber, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 oz simple syrup, and 200 ml water to a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain to remove solids. Weigh the filtered liquid and calculate 1.5% of that weight to determine how much lecithin powder to add. Blend the powder into the liquid until fully incorporated. Submerge the air stone of an aquarium pump in the liquid, turn on the pump and allow foam to form. Spoon the light cucumber foam over your cocktail and enjoy!

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