Violet Sling
Course: DrinksCuisine: American1
servings208
kcal7%
3
minutesLearn how to make the Violet Sling.
Ingredients
5 dashes Cardamom Bitters
1/3 oz Honey Syrup
1.5 oz Creme De Violette
1 oz Vodka
6 oz Soda Water
Directions
- Technique: Simple Stir
- Combine all ingredients in the mixing glass, except for the soda water.
- Add ice to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients for 10 – 15 seconds. Try to avoid over-diluting the drink.
- Strain into a glass and top with soda water.
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What Does The Violet Sling Taste Like?
The violet sling has a lovely mild lavender and cardamom flavor that is quite nice. The cardamom adds a pleasant herbal warmth to the drink that compliments the Creme De Violette and keeps the drink from being one-dimensional. The small addition of honey had a lovely floral and earthy sweetness.
This is one of my recipes, and I hope you like it. I got the idea from an ice cream I had in Seattle, Washington, blowing me away. Lavender, honey, and cardamom sounded fun, and it was one of the best ice creams I’ve ever had. I structured it this way because I felt an old-time sling/toddy would express the flavors well and not make the drink too strong or boozy. Normal still water works well, too, but the carbonation gives the drink a more refreshing effervescent quality.
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