Violet Fizz

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Crème de Violette
1⁄2 t Sugar
3 oz Soda water (to top)
Instructions

Shake first four ingredients with ice. Strain over ice in a Collins or stove pipe glass. Top with soda.

History

There seem to be two main branches of this cocktail floating around - one that originates with Baker that's a Ramos minus OFW and add a pony of violette. The other is more like this - streamlined and simpler.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Unknown
Year
1939
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://smallscreennetwork.com/video/828/cocktail-spirit-violet-fizz-coc…

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  • Used lavender syrup instead of sugar and I like result.
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