Wondering what the best Creme de Violette cocktails are? If you’ve got a bottle of liqueur de violette to use up, I’ve got you covered with this guide! There are so many delicious cocktails to choose from.
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Do you have a bottle of Creme de Violette that’s been hanging around in your liquor cabinet forever? Wondering how to use it up?
There are so many amazing cocktails with creme de violetteout there!
Crème de violette is flavored with violets, and has a sweet-floral flavor profile that’s similar to violet candies that were popular in the early to mid-20th century. It’s flavor is similar to a sweet tart candy. And, though the name has “creme” in it, it’s actually not creamy at all. Instead, it’s a clear, purple hued liqueur.
Creme de Violette costs on average $30 for a 750-ml bottle at the liquor store.
I typically use it in my favorite Aviation Cocktail, but it’s also a key ingredient to many other cocktail recipes!
So let’s get started!
The BEST Creme de Violette Cocktails: The Lineup
The Aviation Gin Fizz recipe combines Empress 1908 Gin, crème de violette, orgeat and lemon juice. The addition of egg white makes it frothy and delicious.
The Aviation Cocktail combines crème de violette, maraschino cherry liqueur and a bit of lemon juice for a perfectly sweet and tart cocktail that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
Lemony Violet and Hibiscus Cocktail. Just because we’re having cocktails at home doesn’t mean we can’t make something special. This one is actually pretty simple – it’s just a little foam-and-petal finish that elevates it to treat status. Its prettiness and the floral flavors from the Empress, crème de violette, and hibiscus make staying in a not-too-shabby option!
Gin Violette Cocktail is a fun and colorful cocktail with a floral and herbaceous note. The drink is made with gin, Crème de Violette, red wine, egg whites, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
The Daiquiri cocktail is a classic rum-sour drink. Fresh, zesty, tart yet sweet, it’s a great short drink to sip upon, especially on hot days. This violet cocktail is a simple twist on the classic.
The newest addition to the boozy dessert float with a refreshing strawberry gelato, fresh lavender and mint, Creme de Violette and Wit Beer. This will quickly become your new favourite dessert this summer!
With its unique, deep blue color and effervescent charm, this Champagne cocktail is perfect for New Year’s Eve or any other festive occasion. The subtle floral hints of crème de violette pair perfectly with the bright, seasonal citrus and your favorite gin. Leftover crème de violette can be stirred…
This purple Sarah Sanderson cocktail is the perfect Halloween cocktail! Great for a Hocus Pocus party or Halloween party,Based on a classic Aviation cocktail & made with Empress 1908 gin!
Did you try any of these drinks with creme de violette?
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Wondering what the best Creme de Violette cocktails are? Here's 17+ of the BEST cocktails to make with creme de violette. Try this Aviation Gin Fizz recipe. It combines Empress 1908 Gin, crème de violette, orgeat and lemon juice. The addition of egg white makes it frothy and delicious.
