Luck Of The Iris
Jan 26, 2024
Luck of the iris
HAIL IRIS! @kreweofiris is the oldest & largest women’s parading organization in the State of Louisiana! Cheers to the ladies making Mardi Gras magic possible every year.
Luck Of The Iris 🦄🍋💜
Makes 1 cocktail
x The Sauceress
• 1.5 oz Empress Gin
• .5 oz Creme de Violette
• .5 oz El Guapo® Lemon Cordial 🍋
• 2 oz Brut Rosé
• 1 oz Soda Water
• Mint & Brûléed Lemon Wedge, for garnish
Combine Violette Liqueur & Lemon Cordial in a mixing glass. Stir with ice, then add soda water. Strain into a glass full of ice, then add chilled brut rosé. Fill with more ice if needed, then top with a float of Empress Gin. Garnish with fresh mint & brûléed lemon wedge.
Fun fact: Orris Root, which is the root of an Iris variety, is often used to give creme de violette its aroma & flavor.
