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sparkling purple gin cocktail in coupe glass made with Empress 1908 gin

Sparkling Purple Gin Cocktail recipe

5 from 2 reviews

This sparkling purple gin cocktail is made with Empress Gin, fresh grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, and Champagne. Thanks to Empress Gin's color-changing botanicals, it turns a vibrant shade of purple when citrus is added, making it an easy, eye-catching cocktail for entertaining. 

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ ounces Empress Gin
  • 1 ½ ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
  • 3 ounces sparkling wine, Champagne, or prosecco

Instructions

  1. Chill a martini or a coupe glass by filling it with ice and water while you prepare the cocktail.  
  2. Add the Empress Gin, grapefruit juice, and elderflower liqueur to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
  3. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds, until well chilled. 
  4. Discard the ice and water from glass, then using a strainer, pour cocktail into the chilled glass. 
  5. Top with sparkling wine. 
  6. Garnish with an edible flower or grapefruit peel, if desired. 

Notes

  • Color-changing tip: the purple color appears when the citrus is added. For the most dramatic effect, add the grapefruit juice last when mixing the base.
  • Sparkling wine choice: champagne, prosecco, and a dry sparkling wine works well. Choose something crisp and not overly sweet. 
  • Serve immediately: this cocktail is best enjoyed right after mixing so it stays bubbly and vibrant in color. 
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: n/a
  • Category: cocktails

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 239
  • Sugar: 17.3 g
  • Sodium: 10.4 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://supermancooks.com/sparkling-purple-gin-cocktail/