Jul 17 2026

Violet Beauregarde Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Empress Gin, blueberries, mint, fresh lime juice, simple, and soda.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Muddle Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberries and fresh mint leaves together until the blueberries are broken down and the mint is fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Liquids

    Add the Empress Gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled blueberries and mint.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice and top with soda water. Stir gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with additional mint leaves and a few whole blueberries for a decorative touch.

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