Violet Cocktail (Violet Daiquiri)

A violet cocktail in a vintage coupe glass garnished with a curl of lime and a white flower.

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Violet Cocktail (Violet Daiquiri)

This violet cocktail is a vibrant purple daiquiri created with floral syrup. Fresh, zesty and subtly sweet, it's a violet drink that looks as good as it tastes.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Alcoholic Drink

Cuisine: Worldwide

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Jane Coupland

Equipment

1 cocktail shaker or a large screwtop jar

Ingredients

40 ml Cuban white rum
20 ml Lime juice freshly squeezed
10 ml Violet syrup I used Monin
Violet food colouring gel or purple
Plenty of ice
Strip of lime zest

Instructions

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the 3 liquid ingredients.
40 ml Cuban white rum, 20 ml Lime juice, 10 ml Violet syrup, Plenty of ice
Add a small amount of food colouring (optional) - dip the end of a cocktail pick into the pot of gel colouring around ½ cm deep then wave the pick through the liquid ingredients once. Stir briefly and repeat if necessary to add more colour.
Violet food colouring gel
Attach the lid of the shaker and shake hard for 30 seconds.
Strain the drink through a fine meshed sieve into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of lime and serve immediately.
Strip of lime zest

Notes

Insider Tip: Colour With Caution

It is easy to overdo the food colouring (if using it). Aim for a subtle violet tint rather than a deep, artificial shade.

Dip the end of a cocktail pick no more than ½ cm into the jar then swirl it through the liquid once. Repeat the motion (if necessary) until you reach the desired colour.

Remember: You can add more, but you can't take it out once it's in.

Expert Tips

Use violet syrup sparingly: It is easy to over-do the delicate floral notes by adding too much of this ingredient
Keep everything well chilled: Floral notes in cocktails can be more intense when it is not adequately chilled. For this reason chill and dilute your violet drink properly and serve it in a chilled glass.
Double strain: To ensure your drink is silky & smooth, double strain to remove any citrus pulp (or strain the lime juice prior to adding to the cocktail).

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