Rothman & Winter Creme de Violette (750ml)

A violet-flavored liqueur from Austria, Rothman & Winter's Crème de Violette is made from an infusion of violet petals and blossoms steeped in grain spirit, then sweetened and bottled. The house was founded by two American herbalists working in Vienna, and this expression follows a classical approach to violet liqueurs that traces back to early 20th-century French tradition.

Expect a floral, delicate character with genuine violet perfume on the nose and a silky, subtly sweet palate. The flavor is clean and botanical rather than cloying, making it useful both as an aperitif ingredient (particularly in the classic Aviation cocktail) and as a digestif on its own, either neat or over ice. It works well in champagne cocktails and pairs naturally with gin-based drinks where you want a lifting, aromatic edge.