Violette Gin Fizz
A delicate, floral twist on the classic fizz—light, fragrant, and effervescent. Heart of Scotland gin meets crème de Violette, bright lemon, and a touch of sparkle.
Equipment
- 1 Martini or fizz glass
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Hawthorne strainer
- 1 Jigger or measuring spoons
Ingredients
🧪 Ingredients
- 50 ml Heart of Scotland Gin Original/London Dry or Navy Strength
- 25 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 25 ml Crème de Violette
- 25 ml Simple syrup (or 1 tsp caster sugar; dissolve well)
- 30 ml Soda water 30–60ml per cocktail to taste
- 30 ml Egg white (30ml = the whites of 1 large egg)
- 1 Handful Ice
🌿 Garnish
- 1 Flower Or Twist Edible violet or lemon twist
Instructions
- Build:Add gin, lemon juice, crème de Violette, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake hard 10–15 seconds until well chilled. If you prefer a foam cap, you may add 30 ml egg white and dry-shake first, then shake with ice
- Serve:Strain into a chilled martini/fizz glass. Top with soda water to taste.
Notes :
Navy Strength gives a bolder, spicier backbone; London Dry is lighter and more floral.Garnish:
Perch an edible violet or a neat lemon twist on the rim.Tips:
For extra aroma, lightly rinse the glass with a splash of crème de Violette before pouring. Adjust soda to dial sweetness/bitterness and sparkle.Why You’ll Love It
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- Whisper-soft florals meet crisp botanicals—violet and lemon in perfect balance
- Effervescent, elegant, and spring-ready—equally at home for garden parties or evening toasts.
- Simple method, showpiece look—easy to batch or serve à la minute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Portion | Calories: 230kcal | Sugar: 12g