19 Nov 2022: Empress Gin Martini

Saturday night is cocktail night around here - although from my perspective, cocktails should never be limited to Saturdays.

Last night, I broke out my bottle of Empress 1908 gin and searched for a cocktail that would be fitting of our traditional Saturday night concoction. I didn’t have to search far: Empress Cocktail #2 is the Empress Martini.

Adrien, as always, made his traditional gin-based martini using Bombay Sapphire green label and Dolin dry vermouth. Mine was a little more unusual, not only in appearance, but also in taste with more grapefruit notes coming from the Lillet Blanc.

Either way, Cocktail Saturday was a success.

Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail #2: Empress Martini

• 2 oz. Empress 1908 Gin

• 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc

• Garnish suggested was a grapefruit peel

Add ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir (I like things super cold, so did 30 seconds). Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish.