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 | Gin |
| 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Crème de violette liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Egg white (pasteurised) 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.
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Egg white (pasteurised) – Eggs
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:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 19.45% alc./vol. (38.9° proof)
- 21.4 grams of pure alcohol
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