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Crème de Violette Sour
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Crème de Violette Sour

Course Cocktail Hour
Cuisine Cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Crème de Violette
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 Egg White
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Crack one fresh egg and add only the white to a clean cocktail shaker.
  • Measure the simple syrup and lemon juice and add to the shaker.
  • Add the correct amount of your favorite Gin and the Crème de Violette to the shaker as well.
  • Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
  • Remove lid and add a generous amount of ice to the shaker.
  • Again, place the lid on the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
  • Double strain the contents of the strainer, pouring into your favorite cocktail glass.

Notes

  1. To ensure that this cocktail is as smooth as possible, after shaking, the mixture should be double strained.  To double strain, place your regular strainer in or on the cocktail shaker and hold a fine mesh strainer by its handle over your glass.