candied violet martini stars Creme de Violette
more and more, we’re being granted access to many of the obscure liquors that europe has been privy to for so long. over here in the grand united states, we live vacuum packed and hermetically sealed–with the vacuum made in china. thankfully the alcohol has seeped through the walls of our red, white and blue fortress and into our chalice. we’ve been presented with another long lost liqueur, heralding from the days of speakeasies, from the prohibition-era itself: voilet liqueur. in fact, there are so many companies making this spirit now that i’ve lost count. you should be able to secure a bottle at your local booze shop, and if you can’t, reprimand the owner–the severity of which i leave up to you. because that’s just uncalled for.
ironically however, creme de violette sounds a whole lot better than it tastes. voilets are beautiful, so you know who rules them: venus–cheers to the bull…! creme de voilette is made from voilets, which means it’s a pretty purple color, which means one just has to mix with it, especially if one happens to be of the female persuasion. we love purple, don’t we girls? well, i’ve solved our little quandary, and i present it to you now in what i think you’ll find to be a most agreeable tipple:
CANDIED VIOLET
2 oz crème de voilette
2 oz coconut milk
.5 oz maple syrup (light amber)
.5 oz rose waterShake over ice, strain into glass.
Garnish with edible flower, ideally a violetCheers!
Wow what a concoction!! I’m so intrieged… I just have to find creme de voilette!! that’s my mission for Monday!! Hey I also wanted to invite you to our Mum festival!! September 18th at Pennings Gardens… it’s by no means the NY gift show BUT!!! It’s free and lots of fun!! there will be food and music and so much more… and it’s free!!! Let me know if you are interested we’re inviting select vendors and artists who might benefit from some free publicity and fun
Comment by Mazanne — August 23, 2010 @ 3:00 am
hey mazanne! it was nice to see you at the gift fair, sure, i’d love to come to your event. thanks for thinking of me : )
you know, i have been wanting to ask you if you know of any sources for dried nasturtium and dried pansy petals. i heard of one place in CA that went out of business just last year, but can’t find any others. i need them in bulk… any ideas?
Comment by Gwen-Intoxicated Zodiac — August 23, 2010 @ 3:51 am