Rothman & Winter Creme de Violette 750ml

Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette is made by Purkhart in Upper Austria, a family that has been distilling since 1932, from Queen Charlotte and March violets on a brandy base. It is bottled at 20% and imported by Haus Alpenz.

It is deep purple, floral and sweet, with violet petals first and a soft finish. A little goes a long way.

You need it for one famous drink, the Aviation, and it is worth having for that alone. Buy it for an Aviation or a Blue Moon, and use a light hand.

Haus Alpenz pours it in the Aviation, with gin, Luxardo Maraschino and lemon, and in the Blue Moon. Start with a quarter-ounce; it can take over a drink fast. A few drops in a glass of sparkling wine also works.

More floral liqueurs are under liqueurs and cordials. Pick it up at our Brooklyn store or get same-day delivery in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens.