World Gin Day 2021

Celebrate World Gin Day with Empress 1908!

We can’t think of a better occasion for a cocktail than World Gin Day! Read below to learn more about the spirit of gin, and discover some of our favourite recipes created for the celebration.

Known for its bold, botanical palate and variety of unique flavours, gin has been distilled since the early 17^th century. Over the years, distillers around the world have transformed gin into a complex spirit with countless unique botanical recipes. Aside from the essential juniper berry, our Empress 1908 features an array of both traditional and modern ingredients. From grapefruit peel, coriander seed, cinnamon bark, and ginger root, to rose petals, black tea and butterfly pea blossoms, there’s so much to uncover!

LET’S MAKE A COCKTAIL!

Once cocktails gained popularity in the 1850’s, gin became a staple behind many North American bars. Countless celebrated gin cocktails followed: the Gimlet in 1867, the Tom Collins in 1874 and the Ramos Fizz in 1888, just to name a few! Thanks to mixologists and home bartenders alike, gin has stayed in the spotlight for centuries. We’re never short on ‘ginspiration’ due to this history of daring & delicious creations!

This year, we asked 15 mixologists, foodies & photographers around the world to help us toast to this beloved spirit. From classic cocktails like the ‘Bees Knees’ to contemporary creations like the ‘Blueberry Snowstorm’, these drinks bring out the best in Empress 1908. Whether you’re a new or a long-standing fan of the liquor, we invite you to join us in a celebratory ‘cheers’!

Try the Blueberry Snowstorm by @the.sauceress!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ oz Empress 1908 gin
• 1 oz Sake Nigori
• 1½ oz Blueberry Bay Leaf Syrup
• ½ oz Lime Juice
• 2½ oz Soda Water

METHOD:

Pour syrup into the bottom of a glass. Fill glass with crushed or nugget ice. On the side, stir to combine sake, lime juice, and soda water. Pour into glass. Top drink off by floating gin on top. Stir before sipping and garnish with whole blueberries and bay leaves.

Sip on the Empress Negroni, captured by @cooking_with_wine!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
• ¾ oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco
• ¾ oz Dry Vermouth
• Grapefruit Twist

METHOD:

Stir ingredients on ice. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a grapefruit twist!

Mix up the Kiwi Summer Smash, by @the.boozy.ginger!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
• 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• ½ oz Simple Syrup
• 1 Kiwi, peeled & sliced
• Kiwi, to garnish

METHOD:

Muddle sliced kiwi with simple syrup in the bottom of a shaker. Add lemon juice, ice, and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass with fresh ice. Float Empress 1908 Gin on top. Garnish with a kiwi slice, stir & enjoy!

Recreate the Empress in the Sun by @thehobbydrinkchef!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
• ½ oz Amaretto
• ¾ oz Pineapple Juice
• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 oz Cream of Coconut
• ½ tsp Bénédictine
• ½ tsp Cinnamon Syrup
• Cinnamon Stick & Mint Sprig

METHOD:

Shake all but gin on ice. Strain into a chilled collins glass over pebbled ice. Float gin on top, and garnish with a cinnamon stick & mint sprig. Stir, and enjoy!

Keen to explore the full list of World Gin Day creations? Visit our Instagram page!

Sip responsibly!