Leia's Regal Rebel
A beautiful, bright purple cocktail that embodies grace and strength. Gin forms the backbone, with floral notes of violet and cherry, brightened by lemon. Served up, it's elegant and visually striking, a true leader among drinks.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Smirnoff Vodka
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 0.25 oz Crème de Violette
- Edible silver glitter
Instructions
- Combine vodka, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Add a pinch of edible silver glitter and stir gently.
- Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.
Glassware: Coupe Glass
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
History
The Aviation is such a wonderfully evocative cocktail. First conceived in the early 20th century, it truly captures the spirit of flight with its ethereal purple hue, originally from crème de violette. It's a drink that whispers elegance and adventure, now with a touch more rebel sparkle.