1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Crème de Violette, Tempus Fugit (actually Liqueur, not Crème)
1 Maraschino cherry, Luxardo
Instructions
Combine all ingredients (including cherry) in a shaker. Add ice. Stir. Strain into a martini glass. Put a metal pick through the cherry and add. The presentation should match a traditional martini.
Notes
The Luxardo Maraschino cherry is essential as the syrup adds nice sweetness and wonderful color.
History
This drink came from my desire to use Tempus Fugit's interesting Liqueur de Violettes (not to be confused with a Creme de Violettes) in a cocktail. After much experimenting, I simply added it to a martini and it worked out really well.