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A subtle violet hue offers a glimpse into this intriguing vintage recipe. A subtle violet hue offers a glimpse into this intriguing vintage recipe. It’s a delightful gin cocktail delivering delicate floral notes and one well worth remembering.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons good gin, about 4 ounces
- 2 tablespoons Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, about 1 ounce
- 1 tablespoon Crème de Violette, about ½ ounce
- 1-½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, about ¾ ounce
- ½ to 1 teaspoon maraschino syrup, optional
- Luxardo maraschino cherries packed in syrup for serving
Instructions
- Pour the gin along with the Maraschino liqueur into a cocktail shaker.
- Add the Crème de Violette followed by the lemon juice. (The lemon juice will turn the drink a light greyish color.)
- Then add the maraschino syrup.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, shaking until well chilled.
- Pour into coupes and garnish with maraschino cherries.
Notes
Crème de Yvette can also be used in place of the Crème de Violette. For the Maraschino liqueur and the maraschino cherries we use Luxardo, using some of the syrup from the jar of maraschino cherries for the cocktail. Luxardo maraschino cherries can be found at most liquor stores and fine food stores.