Empress Gin and Elderflower Tonic recipe. This quick and easy drink idea is so refreshing, it mixes fever tree tonic to create a beautiful purple color.

Is it just me, or are you drinking more now that you are at home more often?

I have never been much of a drinker. An occasional happy hour with colleagues every once in a while, but I never have any alcohol at home.

Now that restaurants and bars are closed, we are moving happy hour online. Which means I am slowly learning how to make drinks at home.

And making drinks at home means I am experimenting with what alcohol brands I like. Empress Gin is one of them.

Have you ever tried Empress Gin before?? I tried it when I lived in Vancouver, because it is originated in Victoria BC.

So when the company reached out to me to give me a couple of bottles, I knew I wanted to work with them. They have been my favourite brand of gin that I have tried so far, and have yet to see it in stores here in Chicago.

This gin paired with any tonic makes a beautiful purple colour that can brighten your evening in this crazy pandemic.

Another great thing about this Empress Gin and Elderflower Tonic is the tonic I used. I am addicted to the Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic, and I think it goes so well with this gin.

I also cut up a blood orange for garnish, but feel free to leave it out if that's not your jam.

So go ahead! Pour yourself a glass!!

We really do deserve it. Especially if, like me, you live in a place that is extending the lockdown for another 30 days.

Cheers to staying safe and healthy indoors!

Empress Gin and Elderflower Tonic

Empress Gin and Elderflower Tonic recipe. This quick and easy drink idea is so refreshing, it mixes fever tree tonic to create a beautiful purple color.