Another Valentine’s Day cocktail coming in hot! Get ready to experience a burst of flavors with the Empress French Kiss! This fancy drink is super easy to make. Just mix 1 oz of Empress elderflower rose gin, 1/2 oz of lemon, and 1/2 oz of Chambord in a shaker with ice. Give it a good shake, then strain it into a champagne glass. Top it off with 4-6 oz of prosecco for the bubbly touch. Garnish it with a twist of lemon peel and some fresh raspberries for that extra pop of color.

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how to make an Empress French Kiss

INGREDIENTS :

1 oz Empress elderflower rose gin
1/2 oz lemon
½ oz Chambord
4-6 oz prosecco
raspberries, for garnish
lemon peel, for garnish

Method

METHOD :

In a cocktail shaker, add Empress gin, lemon, chambord, and ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top with prosecco. Garnish with a lemon peel and fresh raspberries. Cin Cin!

what is Elderflower Rose Gin?

Empress Elderflower Rose Gin is like a floral gin that gives off a popular redish-pink color. It’s made with nine natural ingredients, including red rose petals, elderflower, and lavender. The aroma is similar to a sweet-smelling garden – and the taste is what you would expect. Floral forward, touch of sweetness, and the classic gin bite. This special gin is a bit flowery but not too much, and it has a little bit of citrus and spice flavors. It’s like a tasty adventure with a touch of sweetness. So, if you’re new to pink gin, give Empress Elderflower Rose Gin a try in this Empress French Kiss cocktail. You can find out more by visiting Empress Gin’s website (not sponsored).

empress french kiss

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