Luck Of The Iris
Feb 26, 2022
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 Ros
1 oz Soda Water
Mint & Bred 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 ros©. Fill with more ice if needed, then top with a float of Empress Gin. Garnish with fresh mint & bred 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.