Ready to turn up the heat? 🔥 Swipe through for three refreshing cocktails featuring fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and a little chilli kick.   Detailed recipes are in the caption under each cocktail. Save this post for your next cocktail night! 🍸     Sip responsibly! #EmpressGin Spicy Cocktails, Drink Recipes, Cocktail Ideas The Little Saigon🌿🌶️   INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 0.75 oz fresh lime juice 0.75 oz lemongrass ginger syrup* 3 basil leaves 3 mint leaves 3 slices bird’s eye chilli, optional Lime yuzu soda, to top Cilantro sprig + bird’s eye chilli, to garnish   METHOD Gently muddle basil and mint with syrup and lime juice. Add gin and chilli, then shake with ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with soda, and garnish.   LEMONGRASS GINGER SYRUP* Combine 250 g each sugar and water with 50 g each roughly chopped ginger and lemongrass. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and refrigerate fo...