Gin cocktail with crème de violette and maraschino

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Gin cocktail with crème de violette and maraschino

classic Difficulty: 2/5 4 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz (22.2 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice acid
    Fresh squeezed
  • 1 dash (0.6 ml) Angostura Orange Bitters bitters
    Optional but recommended
  • 1/2 oz (14.8 ml) Crème de Violette modifier
    Violet liqueur for color
  • 1/2 oz (14.8 ml) Maraschino Liqueur modifier
    Luxardo Maraschino
  • 2 oz (59.1 ml) Gin spirit
    London Dry gin
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Instructions

  1. Add 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz crème de violette, 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur, and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice to shaker
  2. Add 1 dash orange bitters if using Optional but recommended
  3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously
  4. Double strain into chilled coupe glass Use fine mesh strainer
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherry
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