I can't find Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. Substitutes?

You can substitute the indigo gin with any other gin you enjoy, it just won't be a pink cocktail.

Do I have to use gin? I prefer vodka.

That's fine! You do you. Gin and vodka are frequently substituted for each other in cocktail recipes. However, like I said previously, you just won't have that pink color.

This looks great but I don't like lavender. Help!

I got you! Substitute the lavender simple syrup for regular simple syrup. If you're doing a homemade batch, you can swap the lavender extract with vanilla extract or just omit it entirely. As for the lavender bitters, it's optional so you don't have to use it at all or you could substitute it with a classic angostura bitters.

Golden Empress Lavender French 75

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Author: Aberdeen
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 1

Description

Feeling fancy? This lavish cocktail is perfect for any and all special occasions. It's also super simple to make and even includes a homemade lavender simple syrup for a dash of floral flavor!

Ingredients

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For the Cocktail

2 ounces Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 ounce lavender simple syrup (more as desired for sweetness)
1/2 teaspoon gold edible dust (more as desired for effect)
3 ounces dry champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wine (I used Chandon Brut Sparkling)
Dash of lavender bitters
Optional: Gold sanding sugar, purple sanding sugar, white sugar, and a lemon slice for sugared rim garnish

For the Lavender Simple Syrup

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon lavender baking buds or lavender extract

Instructions

Make the Lavender Simple Syrup

If using lavender baking buds : In a small pot, heat sugar and water to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lavender baking buds . Let steep for 5 minutes. Strain the syrup to remove the buds. Chill until completely cooled.
If using lavender extract: In a small pot, heat sugar, water, and lavender extract to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Chill until completely cooled.

Make the Cocktail

Optional sugared rim garnish: Pour a teaspoon each of white sugar, gold sanding sugar, and purple sanding sugar onto a small plate and spread to cover. Moisten the edge of your glass with the lemon wedge and dip into the sugar plate. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine indigo gin, lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and gold edible glitter. Strain into sugar rimmed champagne flute or desired glass.
Top with Champagne or sparkling wine and dash of lavender bitters.
Add more lavender simple syrup to taste and/or more gold edible dust as desired for effect. Cheers!