Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Flavored Gin 750ml
DescriptionEmpress 1908 Cucumber Lemon takes the brand's famous color-changing gin in a refreshing new direction, adding natural cucumber and lemon flavors to create a gin that's both visually stunning and extraordinarily refreshing. This expression maintains the theatrical color transformation while adding flavor dimensions that enhance Empress's already distinctive character.
Building on the original's butterfly pea blossom base, which provides the natural indigo color, this variant incorporates cucumber and lemon in perfect balance. The cucumber adds cooling freshness reminiscent of spa water, while lemon provides bright citrus notes that complement the existing botanicals. The flavoring process preserves the pH-sensitive color change - adding citrus or tonic still transforms the deep indigo to pink or purple, creating cocktail magic.
The flavor profile delivers on the promise of refreshment. The nose presents fresh cucumber and bright lemon zest alongside Empress's signature floral notes. On the palate, cucumber arrives first with its distinctive cooling quality, quickly joined by lemon's brightness. The base gin's botanicals - juniper, rose, lavender - provide structure and complexity, preventing this from becoming a simple flavored spirit. The finish is remarkably clean and refreshing, with cucumber's coolness lingering alongside citrus brightness.
Empress Cucumber Lemon excels in warm weather cocktails where refreshment is paramount. The classic G&T becomes a spa-like experience, while creative applications in spritzes and Collins variations showcase its versatility. The visual drama remains - watching the color change never gets old - but now accompanied by flavors that match the visual appeal. For those seeking gins that combine Instagram-worthy aesthetics with genuine flavor innovation, this expression delivers refreshment with a magical twist.
