A pale-violet gin classic with maraschino, floral creme de violette, and fresh lime.
5 steps, about 3 minutes start to finish.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add 2 ounces gin, 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur, 1/4 to 1/2 ounce creme de violette, and 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice.
Shake well.
Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry (the cherry juice adds to the purple color).
“Go light on the creme de violette, since a little gives that pretty violet color and too much turns it soapy. Shake well with ice and strain clean into a chilled glass.”