Garnish:
Violet blossom or mint sprig
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/2 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
1/2 fl oz | Crème de violette liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Pasteurised egg white or Aquafaba (chickpea water) or 3 dashes Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer |
1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
1/2 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
Hazardous ingredients
Pasteurised egg white is potentially hazardous to those with allergy or intolerance.
Review:
Smooth, delicate and floral: the gin and brandy add just enough bite.
History:
Named after the jazz standard that was a hit for Nat King Cole.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 20.74% alc./vol. (41.48° proof)
- 22.8 grams of pure alcohol
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