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Luck of the iris

Luck Of The Iris

Luck of the iris

HAIL IRIS! @kreweofiris is the oldest & largest womenā€™s parading organization in the State of Louisiana! Cheers to the ladies making Mardi Gras magic possible every year.

Luck Of The Iris šŸ¦„šŸ‹šŸ’œ
Makes 1 cocktail
xĀ The Sauceress
ā€¢ 1.5 oz Empress Gin
ā€¢ .5 oz Creme de Violette
ā€¢ .5 ozĀ El GuapoĀ® Lemon Cordial šŸ‹
ā€¢ 2 oz Brut RosĆ©
ā€¢ 1 oz Soda Water

ā€¢ Mint & BrĆ»lĆ©ed 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 rosƩ. Fill with more ice if needed, then top with a float of Empress Gin. Garnish with fresh mint & brƻlƩed 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.

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