Arsenic and Old Lace
A very distinct gin drink combining gin, absinth, creme de violette, and dry vermouth. You can also add some bitters.
Equipment
- Mixing glass and bar spoon, enjoy from a coupe glass or a cordial glass.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Oz. Gin Go for a London Dry here.
- .5 Oz. Creme de Violette
- .5 Oz. Dry vermouth
- 2 Dashes Orange bitters
- Rinse Absinthe To wash your glass
- Orange twist Garnish
Instructions
- Wash or rinse your glass with absinthe. A few dashes into your glass, then swirl things around and toss out any extra.
- In a mixer, add some ice with your gin, violet liqueur, and dry vermouth. Toss a few dashes of your favorite orange bitters.
- Stir things. Vigorously, perhaps.
- Pour into your glass, and garnish.