Crème de violette

Rothman and Winter, Rothman & Winter, Crème de violet, Violet liqueur

Crème de violette is a delicate, barely-sweet liqueur made from violet flower petals. It’s responsible for the gorgeous dusky hues of the Aviation, a drink which for years was printed without its most important ingredient due to the dearth of the stuff in the United States and elsewhere. Thank goodness it’s back in stock – the Aviation is one of our favorite cocktails.

Elderflower liqueur
Rose water
Violet-berry liqueur

Cocktails that use Crème de violette

Aviation
Gin, Lemon, Maraschino...
Bella Luna
Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Violet-berry liqueur...
Blue Angel
Cognac, Triple sec, Crème de violette...
Blue Moon
Gin, Violet-berry liqueur, Lemon...
Eagle’s Dream
Gin, Crème de violette, Egg...
Flight to East Asia
Gin, Maraschino, Yuzu...
Stormy Morning
Crème de violette, Elderflower liqueur, Lime...
Violet Fizz
Gin, Crème de violette, Lemon...
Water Lily
Gin, Triple sec, Crème de violette...