Midnight Sparkler Cocktail
A sophisticated purple-hued cocktail combining crème de violette, citrus juices, and gin, topped with champagne for an elegant sparkle. Perfect for special occasions with its optional glittery rim.
4 servings
7 min
Ingredients
- •1 serving garnish
- •4 ounces crème de violette
- •2 ounces fresh clementine or orange juice
- •2 ounces fresh lemon juice
- •2 ounces gin
- •10 ounces champagne
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Rub half the rim of 4 stemmed glasses (preferably coupe glasses) with lemon slice and dip into sanding sugar, if using. Chill glasses until ready to use.
5 min
- 2.
Combine crème de violette, clementine juice, lemon juice, and gin in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into prepared glasses, top off with Champagne, and garnish with a lemon twist, if using.
2 min
- 3.
Cocktail base (without champagne) can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
