3⁄4 oz Campari
3 lf Basil
6 lf Mint
1 wdg Orange
Instructions

Muddle basil, mint, and a wedge or thick (1/4") slice of orange. Add gin, creme de violette, and campari and shake very well with lots of ice. Strain and serve up or over one large ice cube.

Notes

If you don't like how sweet Creme de Violette can be, and you don't like how bitter Campari can be, just mix them together! The layers of flavor in this drink are great.

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Year
2016
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  • Seems a little sweet—maybe 1/4 large orange was too much? Also, a LOT of Creme de Violette. — ★★★★
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Comments

mint seems out of place and campari with Creme de Violette don't work so well together. Added 1/4 Aperol and it was better. Maybe less violette as well?