A classic cocktail that combines the floral notes of gin with the sweet and sour elements of maraschino liqueur and crème de violette, creating a beautifully balanced drink.
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine 2 ounces of gin, 0.5 ounces of maraschino liqueur, 0.25 ounces of crème de violette, and 0.75 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.