Violet Affinity

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1½	fl oz	Créme de violette liqueur
¾	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry
¾	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Amazingly delicate and complex for such a simple drink.

About:

Our adaptation of the classic Affinity.

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