At a Glance
Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Brandied cherry
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 oz crème de violette
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Brandied cherry
Background & History
A pre-Prohibition classic named for its pale, sky-like color from crème de violette, which nearly disappeared from U.S. shelves for decades before a 2007 reissue revived the drink.
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