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La Violetta
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La Violetta
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette Liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1 oz | Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco |
Garnish: Float dehydrated lemon wheel slice
How to make:
SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. TOP with splash of prosecco.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Prosecco sparkling wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Delicate baby blue in colour and reminiscent of an Aviation with a touch of fizz.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by Patricia Grimm at Adele's Restaurant in Nashville, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of La Violetta contains 144 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 14.45% alc./vol. (14.45° proof)
- 13.7 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Elevenses/afternoon cocktails
- More Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz) cocktails
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