Violet Simple Syrup

Seasonal Recipes

VIOLET SIMPLE SYRUP/ MAKES A PINT

  • 2 CUPS WILD VIOLET PETALS, rinsed, no roots, calyx or stems
  • 2 cups WATER, distilled
  • 2 cups WHITE SUGAR

A heavy bottomed pot.

Combine the water and sugar, set the water on to boil.

Add the sugar, whisking until dissolved.

Take off the heat, add the violet flowers and let infuse overnight. You should get a lovely deep color.

The next day, strain off the petals through a wore mesh strainer.

Refrigerate. This will stay viable for up to a month!

AVIATION COCKTAIL made with homemade violet simple syrup

INGREDIENTS

  • AVAITION GIN, 2 OZ.
  • 1/2 OZ VIOLET SYRUP
  • 3/4 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • 1/2 OZ. MARASCHINO CHERRY SYRUP/ LUXARDO

COMBINE ALL

  1. SHAKE LIKE CRAZY WITH ICE.
  2. STRAIN INTO A COCKTAIL COUPE
  3. GARNISH WITH A VIOLET!

Drink Responsibly!

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