Attention Cocktail

This aqua coloured cocktail is one sipper of a cocktail. It is sharp with a sweet creamy violet aroma. 

Attention Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Gin

1/4 oz Absinthe

1/4 oz dry Vermouth

1/4 oz Créme de Violette

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Lemon peel, for garnish

Place the gin, absinthe, dry vermouth, créme de violette and orange bitters into a cocktail pitcher with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Twist the lemon peel over the drink and place it in the glass, if you wish.  

More rain is on the way. Have a great weekend everyone! -JD 

Violet Fizz

Dreaming of summer? A cloudy pale floral drink to refresh and clear the mind. 

Violet Fizz

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makes 2 cocktails

2 oz Gin

1/2 oz Créme de Violette

1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

chilled club soda

ice cubes

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the gin, crime de violette, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake really well. 

Fill a highball glass about three quarters full with ice cubes. Strain the mixture into the glass. Fill the glass with the chilled club soda, stir well, and drink. 


Notes: It is unfortunate that the pale violet colour, of the drink, did not show up quite so well.

Plunging temperatures, a balmy minus 40! has been the norm throughout this week. Stay warm and have a great weekend everyone! - JD