Violet Lady Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• 60ml Gin
  
• 20ml Violet Liqueur
  
• 20ml Lemon Juice
  
• 10ml Gomme Syrup
  
• Optional: Edible flowers or a lemon twist to garnish

Directions

 
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
 
2. Add gin, violet liqueur, lemon juice and gomme syrup.
 
3. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
 
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
 
5. Garnish with edible flowers or a lemon twist and serve immediately.

About the Violet Lady

Floral, citrusy and just the right amount of tart — the Violet Lady is one of those cocktails that looks as good as it tastes. First stirred to life in the cocktail lounges of the 1930s, this elegant gin drink gets its signature lilac hue from violet liqueur, a delicate French liqueur made from real violets.

It's a close cousin of the Aviation cocktail, and equally at home at a dinner party, a girls' night in, or any occasion that calls for something a little fancy. The combination of botanical gin, floral violet and bright lemon juice creates a beautifully balanced drink that's sophisticated without being complicated.