Act of Violets

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Serve in

a Coupe glass...
2 fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
⅓ fl oz Noilly Prat Extra Dry
⅔ fl oz Créme de violette liqueur
⅔ fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
½ fl oz Pasteurised egg white
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How to make:

DRY SHAKE all ingredients (without ice). SHAKE again with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Dust with grated nutmeg

Comment:

Silky berry fruit fortified with gin and balanced with lemon juice and dry vermouth.

About:

Created in 2009 by Ryan Chetiyawardana at Bramble Bar and Lounge, Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally based on Martin Miller's gin, this cocktail won the brand's UK Lost and Stolen competition.

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