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Water Lily Cocktail

Water Lily Cocktail

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creme de Violette, Creme de Violette Cocktails, gin cocktails, Lemon Juice, lemon juice cocktails, triple sec, triple sec cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz triple sec
  • 0.75 oz crème de violette
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix the Cocktail: Add gin, triple sec, crème de violette, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake: Shake well for about 15 seconds, until thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain and Serve: Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  • Garnish: Express an orange peel over the drink by gently twisting it to release oils, then drop it into the glass or rest it on the rim.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use a floral-forward gin like The Botanist or Bombay Sapphire for added botanical nuance.
  • Fresh lemon juice is key bottled juice won’t give the same brightness.
  • Chill your glass beforehand to keep the cocktail crisp and cold.
  • Use a light touch with the crème de violette, it can easily overpower if overused.
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