Ingredients
Spiced Blueberry Syrup
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 tablespoon mulling spices
Spiced Blueberry French 75
- ¾ ounce Spiced Blueberry Syrup
- 1 ounce Empress 1908 Gin
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 4 ounces chilled champagne or prosecco
- Optional garnish: blueberries, lemon twist, edible flowers
Instructions
Spiced Blueberry Syrup Instructions
- Add blueberries, sugar, water and mulling spices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let mixture cool. Strain into a jar or container and discard solids.
Spiced Blueberry French 75
- Add Spiced Blueberry Syrup, gin, lemon juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled.
- Strain mixture into a cocktail glass. Top with champagne or prosecco. If desired, garnish with blueberries, a lemon twist and edible flowers.
Recipe Tip
Indigo-colored gin is optional for this recipe and adds extra color; any gin can be used.