I don’t sometimes take part in dry January, however I’m a giant believer in a balanced liquid weight-reduction plan generally—the extra scrumptious, nonalcoholic choices the higher. Fortuitously, the continued evolution of the NA class has additionally seen many well-liked distillers supply alcohol-free variations of their spirits, from NA aperitifs to spirit dupes. Falling into the latter class, Empress 1908 has simply launched a spirit-free interpretation of their well-liked Indigo Gin, the 0.0 Indigo.
The Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo is just not precisely making an attempt to duplicate a gin. Fairly, the zero-proof spirit pulls inspiration from the flavour profile of the vibrantly hued gin, itself impressed by the famend tea program on the Fairmont Empress Resort in Victoria, B.C. Produced at Canada’s Victoria Distillers, the 0.0 Indigo equally leans on components like zesty grapefruit, juniper, and the signature butterfly pea flower, which creates the putting violet coloration.
The fragile florals and citrus are well-balanced by bitter juniper and a delicate spiciness that lends the 0.0 Indigo sufficient oomph to face up in a traditional Gin & Tonic construct. However the adaptable taste profile makes for enjoyable experimentation behind the bar, from a spirit-free Bee’s Knees to a low-ABV Martini, to see you thru dry January and past. $34.99, empressgin.com
