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Crème de Violette

A violet-flower liqueur that gives the Aviation its pale sky colour. It disappeared from the US market for decades and only returned in 2007.

Type
Liqueur
Typical strength
16% ABV
Calories per oz
≈ 63 kcal
Used in
1 cocktail

How It Tastes

Perfumed violet, sweet and floral.

Bartender's Tip

Use it sparingly. Too much and the drink tastes like soap.

Pairs Most Often With

Cocktails With Crème de Violette