Mood Indigo

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
⅛	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
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 194 calories in one serving of Mood Indigo.

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