Cherry Blossom Sparkling Cocktail

It starts with a Premium Floral Gin. We chose Empress Gin, a beautiful botanical spirit made with butterfly pea flowers. On its own, it pours a deep, jewel-toned indigo. But add a squeeze of lemon, and something magical happens — the citric acid shifts the color to a soft, blushing purple-pink right before your eyes.

From there, a touch of sakura syrup brings the cherry blossom character front and center — delicate, lightly sweet, floral without being fussy. And then comes the final pour: our 2021 Estate Brut, which lifts the whole drink with its fine, persistent bubbles and notes of stone fruit, lemon crisp, and a whisper of cherry blossom — yes, really. The cocktail and the wine were practically made for each other.

Cherry Blossom Sparkling Cocktail

• ¾ oz Empress Gin (or your favorite floral gin)
• ¼ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz sakura syrup
• 5 oz 2021 Domaine Carneros Estate Brut

Combine the gin, lemon juice, and sakura syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into your glass. Top slowly with the Estate Brut and garnish with a lemon twist.

Our 2021 Estate Brut is the heart of this cocktail for good reason. Made using méthode traditionnelle from estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and aged a minimum of three years in the cellar before release, this wine has real depth: stone fruit, honeycomb, orange peel, and yes — cherry blossom. Those fine, pinpoint bubbles carry every layer right through to a fresh, vibrant finish.

We love this cocktail in a coupe. The wide, open bowl lets the aromas bloom and gives you that full-nose moment before the first sip. If you're looking for a reason to treat yourself (or someone you love) to a proper set, our Coupes de Rosé are exactly the kind of thing this cocktail deserves to be poured into.