Mood Indigo

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
1½ fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
½ fl oz Cognac
½ fl oz Créme de violette liqueur
½ fl oz Pasteurised egg white
⅙ fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup
½ fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Violet blossom or mint sprig

Comment:

Smooth, delicate and floral: the gin and brandy add just enough bite.

About:

Named after the jazz standard that was a hit for Nat King Cole.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 198 calories in one serving of Mood Indigo.

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