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Violet Tide Cocktail

Violet Tide Cocktail Recipe
A refreshing, floral gin cocktail with crème de violette, elderflower, and grapefruit, finished with a light fizz of club soda.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Chilled coupe or highball glass

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz crème de violette
  • 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice fresh
  • 1 oz club soda to top
  • ice cubes
  • grapefruit twist optional garnish
  • violet flower optional garnish

Instructions

  • Fill your shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add gin, crème de violette, maraschino liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and grapefruit juice.
  • Shake for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled coupe or highball glass.
  • Top with club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit twist or violet flower.

Notes

Serve immediately while cold for the brightest flavor. Swap club soda for dry sparkling wine for a Violette Royale variation. Using quality gin and fresh grapefruit juice makes a noticeable difference.