Oh I feel the cosmos alright.

Today I’m going to spotlight a liqueur that’s been featured here previously, and which is going to be making numerous more appearances in future drinks, because it’s downright delicious. 



Creme de violette is a floral liqueur that dates back to the early 20th century and was featured in many classic cocktails, the most famous of which being the Aviation. It fell out of favor however some time around mid century and basically disappeared from the American market until very recently. It’s palate is heavily floral and sweet, tasting of, unsurprisingly, violets.

Oh, it’s also purple.
Very, very purple.  

Unnamed Flower cocktail (Flower - PS3)

Ingredients:
1oz Gin
1/2oz Creme de violette
1/4oz Lime juice
1tsp powdered sugar
1 egg white

Directio- Yes. Raw egg white. If you’ve recoiled in horror at the this point, fear not. You’re going to dump an ounce of 80 proof liquor over that thing, which effectively cooks the egg white as you shake. If you’re still too freaked out, you can always just use powdered egg whites. Problem solved, moving on.

Directions: Dry shake all ingredients until egg white is frothy, at least 30 seconds. Add ice and continue to shake until your arm gives out. Double strain into a cocktail glass.

Dry shaking is basically shaking without ice. It helps incorporate air into the egg whites which sets up the rich foam and silky mouthfeel that marks most egg white cocktails.