Violet Gimlet
Description
Violet Gimlet is an elegant variation of the classic gimlet with the addition of parfait amour. Characterized by its beautiful pale purple color and violet flower aroma, it's an elegant cocktail that harmonizes gin's botanical flavors with lime's acidity and the sweet floral scent of parfait amour, meaning 'perfect love.' Beloved for its visual beauty and rich aroma, it's a perfect drink for special occasions and romantic scenes.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom・France （1890s-1900s）
The classic gimlet was devised around 1890 by Royal Navy surgeon Sir Gimlet. The Violet Gimlet was born as a variation using the purple liqueur parfait amour in early 20th-century France. It was served in Parisian cafes and salons of the time, beloved by nobility and cultural figures for its beautiful color and aroma.
Birth Date Meaning
A free spirit full of taste who can enjoy everything
Like the purple violet, it represents the nature of those who are elegant yet flexible enough to bloom beautifully in any environment, with the sense to enjoy every moment of life
Famous Quotes
- "It's too early for gimlets" - Raymond Chandler, The Long Goodbye
- "Beautiful like a purple violet, sweet like love" - 19th-century Parisian bartender
Trivia
- Violet Gimlet is an elegant variation of the classic gimlet
- Parfait Amour is a French-origin liqueur meaning 'perfect love'
- Was treasured as 'liquid perfume' among 19th-century French nobility
- The gimlet became famous through Raymond Chandler's novel 'The Long Goodbye'
- The gimlet's name comes from its sharp taste like an awl (gimlet tool)
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 45 ml
- Lime Juice - 15 ml
- Parfait Amour - 7.5 ml
- Simple Syrup - 5 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Add ice to the shaker
- Pour dry gin
- Add lime juice
- Add parfait amour
- Add simple syrup
- Shake vigorously
- Double strain into cocktail glass