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Viola Royale Fizz Recipe

Recipe: Reprinted with permission from Cuban Cocktails published in 2015 by Sterling Epicure, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. © DeRossi Global LLC. Photography by Gabi Porter

Photo: Gabi Porter

November 11, 2015

Raspberries lend this creamy cocktail it’s soft pink hue, while crème de violette brings out the floral notes of the fruit.

This floral fizz recipe is a creative blend of several classics—the Clover Club, Aviation and Ramos Gin Fizz.

Ingredients

4 raspberries
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. silver rum
1 oz. gin
1/2 oz. crème de violette
1/4 oz. Luxardo maraschino liqueur
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 egg white (pasteurized if you like)
1/2 oz. heavy cream
1 oz. dry sparkling wine

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:Collins

Preparation

In a shaker, muddle the raspberries with the simple syrup. Add the remaining ingredients except the dry sparkling wine, then dry shake. Add ice and shake again. Double strain into a glass and top with sparkling wine.