Ginger Thyme Italian 75

Name: Ginger Thyme Italian 75
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Water, filtered; 1/2 cup Honey; 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 1 (two-inch knob) Organic Fresh Ginger, peeled and sliced into medallions; 1 1/2 - 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin; 1 oz Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup; 1 oz Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed (equivalent to one large lemon); 1 1/2 oz Prosecco, chilled; Dried Lemon Slices, for garnish; Fresh Thyme, for garnish

by Naomi Cook

1 serving

10 min

***This post is made in collaboration with Empress 1908 Gin. All content, ideas and words are my own.***

Ginger Thyme Italian 75 is the type of cocktail that is perfect for any special occasion! It comes together with a beautiful ginger thyme simple syrup, lemon juice and a delicate, aromatic gin. And it is then topped off with a crisp prosecco. This cocktail is light, delicious and visually stunning. It is dressed to Empress! 😉

ginger thyme italian 75, Two champagne glasses filled with gin simple syrup lemon juice and prosecco and surrounded by fresh flowers lemon slices and thyme

Two champagne glasses filled with gin, simple syrup, lemon juice and prosecco, and surrounded by fresh flowers, lemon slices and thyme.

The Backstory on This Ginger Thyme Italian 75:

While in Italy, we had the pleasure of trying a delicious Italian 75 and it was absolutely magical. It was light in lemon flavor with an added touch of sparkling wine and gin. That cocktail was like nothing I have ever had before. So, as I left the restaurant that night, I knew that I would set out to create a version of my own once I went home. And I thought to myself, “What better way to recreate this memory than with my absolute favorite gin!”

Empress Gin is micro-distilled using eight botanicals, and because I know this gin so well, I knew it would pair beautifully with my idea of a ginger thyme simple syrup. And let me tell you, it is the PERFECT drink, and I love the way it turned out. My husband said, “This cocktail is a nice, smooth sipper!” So take it from him 😏 and give this Ginger Thyme Italian 75 a try. It is great for a holiday party, cocktail party, New Year’s Eve, or a fun date night.

Below is the recipe for my easy simple syrup and some tips to follow.

A bottle of Empress 1908 Gin sitting on a marble coaster and surrounded by fresh flowers, thyme, and dried lemon slices.

Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup:

Water – 1/2 cup filtered
Honey – 1/2 cup of your favorite brand
Ginger & Thyme – For the syrup, all you need is a small handful of fresh thyme and a two-inch knob of fresh ginger.
Tip – The longer you let the syrup steep the more potent the flavor will be. Don’t worry though, it is light in flavor and not overpowering in any way. (FYI: After two hours, the syrup is lightly flavored with the ginger and thyme, but after four hours it is a bit more intense. I personally like the way it tastes after four hours, but my husband likes the way it tastes after two).

A Ginger Thyme Italian 75 cocktail in a champagne glass, topped with a dried lemon slice and fresh thyme, and surrounded by fresh flowers, lemon slices and thyme.

Ginger Thyme Italian 75 Cocktail:

When it comes to the gin and simple syrup, add to taste. The recipe below is moreso of a guide.
Personally, I like to be able to taste a bit more of the ginger thyme flavor so I stick to 1.5 oz. of gin. Overall, it is faint, but I do like the hint of it. Meanwhile, my husband loves the taste of the syrup, but wants it a bit more gin forward and likes a full 2 oz. of gin.
A note about the lemon. To balance out the flavors, you will need a fair amount of lemon juice. It may seem like a lot but, believe me, it works perfectly for this drink.
Pro Tip: If you really want to impress your guests be sure to garnish each drink with a dried lemon slice and a fresh sprig of thyme.
The process to dry/dehydrate fruit is very simple. (To find out more information, please visit this blog post on my website).

A Ginger Thyme Italian 75 cocktail in a champagne glass, bottle of Empress Gin, fresh flowers, and a cruet of simple syrup sitting on a marble trivet.

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Recipe details

Yield 1 serving
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 00 Minutes Total time: 10 min

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Ingredients

GINGER THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:

1/2 cup Water, filtered
1/2 cup Honey
5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
1 (two-inch knob) Organic Fresh Ginger, peeled and sliced into medallions

GINGER THYME ITALIAN 75:

1 1/2 - 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
1 oz Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed (equivalent to one large lemon)
1 1/2 oz Prosecco, chilled
Dried Lemon Slices, for garnish
Fresh Thyme, for garnish

Instructions

Prep the ginger: Cut the ends off and discard. Use a metal spoon to scrape, or a sharp knife to cut and remove the thin brown skin. Slice the ginger into multiple small medallions. Set aside.
Ginger Thyme Simple Syrup: In a small pot, warm the water to almost boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the honey with a wooden spoon until fully dissolved. Add the ginger pieces and thyme and give it a stir, making sure to smash up the ginger as you go. (This will release more of that ginger flavor). Cover and let steep until it is completely cool. (*I like to let it steep for at least 2-4 hours). Discard the ginger and thyme.
Ginger Thyme Italian 75: To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Empress Gin, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne glass.
Garnish: Top with prosecco, stir gently, and garnish with a dried lemon slice and sprig of thyme. Enjoy!

Tips

Tip: The longer you let the syrup steep the more potent the flavor will be. Don’t worry though, it is light in flavor and not overpowering in any way. (FYI: After two hours, the syrup is lightly flavored with the ginger and thyme, but after four hours it is a bit more intense. I personally like the way it tastes after four hours, but my husband likes the way it tastes after two).
Gin: I like to be able to taste a bit more of the ginger thyme flavor so I stick to 1.5 oz. of gin. Overall, it is faint, but I do like the hint of it. Meanwhile, my husband loves the taste of the syrup, but wants it a bit more gin forward and likes a full 2 oz. of gin.
Layering the cocktail: Personally, I feel like the color of just the shaken gin and simple syrup is a bit unappealing for this drink, and that is why I mention to add everything to a shaker. However, to actually see the color of the gin change, first shake and strain the gin and simple syrup into a glass. Add the lemon juice and let it settle into the gin mixture. Once the colors turn, stir to combine and then complete step #4.
Simple Syrup: The syrup will serve a total of 8 drinks.
Dried Lemon Slices: The prep time to make the dried fruit is not included in this drink recipe.

Comments

Cherie on Jan 30, 2023

I am wondering if this would be good made with vodka as opposed to gin.

1 Reply
- Naomi Cook on Mar 08, 2023
  
  I don't see why not. However, the earthy and floral flavor profile of this specific gin pairs beautifully with the simple syrup. It's all about that gin!😉
  
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