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Mint Tea Martini

Adapted from The Gentleman’s Companion: An Exotic Drinking Book

This recipe is a slight deviation from the classic Ramos Fizz from New Orleans.  Instead of Orange Blossom Water, it calls for violette liquor, which gives it an ever-so-slight purplish hue.  The result is a delightful cocktail that is aromatic and beautiful.

1 ounce gin

½ ounce violette liquor, such as Crème Yvette

2 teaspoons cream

1 fresh egg white (make sure that the egg is very fresh)

1 teaspoon sugar

Juice of ½ lemon and ½ lime

Club soda

Garnish: baby pink or purple edible flowers

Combine all of the ingredients in a martini shaker and fill with grated ice. Shake well for 1 minute and strain into an attractive goblet. Top off with a splash of club soda and garnish with the edible flowers.

Serves 1.