The BEST Queen’s Garden Martini: A Royal Sip of Botanical Elegance

Regarding cocktails, few can match the regal allure of the Queen’s Garden Martini from Juliet, The Venetian Las Vegas. This sophisticated libation, crafted with the vivid purple hues of Empress Gin and the delicate floral notes of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, is a drink fit for royalty.

Whether hosting a dinner party or simply indulging in a quiet evening, this martini offers an elevated experience tantalizing the senses. The Queen’s Garden Martini is as delightful to sip as it is to behold.

The Empress Gin delivers a smooth botanical base, complemented by the bright citrus and floral notes of Italicus. The lemon juice adds a refreshing zing, while the simple syrup ensures a harmonious balance. The egg white creates a silky mouthfeel, and the garnish of an edible flower adds a touch of whimsy and elegance.

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Queen’s Garden Martini Ingredients

• Empress Gin
• Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto
• Lemon Juice
• Simple Syrup
• Egg Whites
• Edible Flowers for Garnish

The key is using good-quality ingredients that blend together to create a rich mix of flavors.

Tips

For garnish, you can purchase edible flowers or edible wafer flowers. I’ve tried both.

Edible flowers are natural blooms, such as pansies, violets, and nasturtiums, that are safe to eat and often used fresh or dried to garnish dishes, enhance flavors, or add visual appeal to salads, desserts, and beverages.

The natural blooms create a beautiful presentation and cost approximately the same as the wafers. However, overnight shipping was much more expensive.

Edible wafer flowers are man-made and crafted from wafer paper (a mixture of potato starch, water, and vegetable oil). Due to their lightweight structure and delicate appearance, wafer flowers are popular in cake and dessert decoration. When placed in the cocktail, the moisture raises the edges, giving them the shape of natural flowers.

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How to Make a Queen’s Garden Martini

This recipe is my interpretation of the Queen’s Garden after sampling it at Juliet.

For an extra frosty experience, chill your coupe glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing the cocktail.

In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, combine the gin, Italicus, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg whites.

Wet Shake then Dry Shake

Shake vigorously for 10 – 15 seconds, then strain the ingredients into a shaker with no ice. Now shake vigorously again, and then pour the contents of the shaker into the chilled coupe glass.

Garnish with edible flowers, optional.

The Queen’s Garden Martini is more than just a cocktail; it’s an experience. The vibrant color, intricate flavors, and luxurious texture make it a standout addition to any cocktail party list. Whether served at a dinner party or enjoyed solo as a moment of self-care, this drink embraces elegance in every sip.

So next time you’re in the mood for something extraordinary, step into the Queen’s Garden and let this martini transport you to a world of botanical beauty. Cheers to royal indulgence!

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