Water Lily

Gin, crème de violette, Cointreau, and lemon — equal parts in the Last Word mold, pale violet in the glass. Floral, citrusy, and quietly modern.

Ingredients

• London Dry Gin¾ ounce
• Crème de Violette¾ ounce
• Cointreau¾ ounce
• Fresh Lemon Juice¾ ounce
• Orange Twist1 each

Directions

Shake gin, crème de violette, Cointreau, and lemon juice with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.

Notes

Created by Richard Boccato (Little Branch / Dutch Kills, NYC). Built on the equal-parts Last Word template with crème de violette in the bitter seat.