Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin is a naturally indigo gin layering cool cucumber and bright lemon over Empress 1908's signature botanical base — colored by butterfly pea blossom, which shifts hue when mixed with citrus or tonic.

Empress 1908 is known for its striking natural indigo color, drawn from butterfly pea blossom rather than any artificial dye — and for the way that color shifts toward pink and lavender when acidity or tonic is added. The Cucumber Lemon expression builds on that signature base with fresh, cooling cucumber and zesty lemon, making an especially crisp, refreshing gin for spritzes and highballs.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh cucumber and bright lemon over soft botanicals
• Palate: Cool and crisp — cucumber and citrus with a gentle juniper base
• Finish: Clean, light, and refreshing

Specs

• Brand: Empress 1908
• Style: Flavored Gin — Cucumber Lemon (naturally indigo, color-shifting)
• Color Source: Butterfly pea blossom (natural)
• Key Botanicals: Cucumber, lemon, juniper
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Empress 1908 blue?

The natural indigo color comes from butterfly pea blossom, not artificial dye. When mixed with citrus or tonic, the color shifts toward pink and lavender.

What does the Cucumber Lemon expression taste like?

Cool and crisp — fresh cucumber and bright lemon over a gentle juniper base, finishing clean and refreshing.

How should I serve it?

Beautiful in a Gin & Tonic or spritz where the color shift shows; the cucumber-lemon profile is especially refreshing over ice.