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Make Father’s Day Spectacular with these 5 Cocktail Recipes
Treat Dad to Happy Hour this Father’s Day!
It’s time to raise a glass to the paternal figures in our lives! Are you struggling to figure out what to gift him since he seems to have everything he needs? A delicious cocktail is the perfect solution! We’ve got you covered with a list of recipes perfect for toasting this Father’s Day.
Jump to the recipes ahead!
Red Snapper
If your dad’s a lover of savoury sips, look no further than this cocktail by @emilylaurae! Boasting a rich and refreshing veggie medley, it’s the perfect accompaniment alongside Father’s Day brunch.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
- 5 oz Tomato Juice
- ½ oz Castelvetrano Olive Juice/Brine
- ¾ oz Lemon Juice
- ¾ oz Lime Juice
- 4 dashes Tabasco Sauce
- 3 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ tsp Celery Salt
- ¼ tsp Coarse Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Horseradish
- Celery Stalks, Lemon Wedge, Castelvetrano Olive & Cherry Tomato on a cocktail pick, to garnish
METHOD
Combine all ingredients (other than the garnishes) into a cocktail mixing glass and stir well to combine. Add ice and stir gently until the ingredients are chilled. Strain the Bloody Mary mixture from the mixing glass into a tall cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a celery stalk and lemon wedge, before placing a cocktail pick skewered with an olive and cherry tomato on top.
Empress Mule
Does he prefer something bold, yet no-nonsense as his sip of choice? Our gin version of the mule would be right up his alley, especially with that spicy kick of ginger beer! Tangy, refreshing, and easy-to-make; there’s a reason it’s a crowd pleaser!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 3 oz Ginger Beer
- Lime Wheel & Mint Leaves, for garnish
METHOD
Build the gin, lime juice and ginger beer over ice in a Collins glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of mint.
Gin Daly
Let Dad take things easy (at least for the day)! @itscocktailhour_‘s mix of fresh citrus and our Cucumber Lemon Gin is lengthened perfectly with iced tea. The result is a sip that’s made for a relaxing afternoon on the patio.
Elderflower Rose Negroni
If he has more of an affinity for the bittersweet classics, there’s hardly anything better than this Negroni twist by @highproofpreacher! We love how the earthy gentian liqueur contrasts with the delicate botanicals of our Elderflower Rose expression.
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ oz Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
- ¾ oz Gentian Liqueur
- ¾ oz Blanc Vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- Rose Bud, for garnish
METHOD
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice sphere. Garnish with a skewered rose bud.
Empress Old Fashioned
Is your dad is like many others, enjoying an Old Fashioned as his nightcap? Introduce him to this gin twist by @jfdesfosses! With a divine floral sweetness and whisper of citrus, it’s a delightfully spirit-forward pick featuring one of our favourite flavour combos.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- ½ oz Elderflower Liqueur
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- Grapefruit Peel, for garnish
METHOD
Stir on ice, and strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an expressed grapefruit peel.
No matter how you’ll be celebrating the occasion, there’s a sip fit for any Father’s Day activity. We often say that cocktails are best enjoyed with great company, so share a glass with Dad to remind him of your appreciation of the role he’s played in your life!
For more cocktail inspiration, be sure to check out our Instagram, Cocktail Page, or Blog!
Sip responsibly!
