At a glance
Start with Ad Astra
Ad Astra takes about 5 minutes and lists 10 ml of crème de violette.
A balanced stirred cocktail combining london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Make Ad AstraMeasurements and preparation
How much crème de violette should you use?
Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.
Ad Astra
For 1 serving · Stirred · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresAdelita
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresBramblette
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresFind your next drink
17 cocktails using Crème de Violette
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10 ml · StirredAd Astra
5 min · View recipe →
1 teaspoon · ShakenAdelita
5 min · View recipe →
1 teaspoon · StirredAttention
5 min · View recipe →
1 teaspoon · ShakenAviation
5 min · View recipe →
10 ml · ShakenAviazione
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenBella Luna
5 min · View recipe →
10 ml · ShakenBlue Moon Cocktail
5 min · View recipe →
30 ml · ShakenBramblette
5 min · View recipe →
1 teaspoon · BuiltCrème de Canne Collins
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenFirst of Four
5 min · View recipe →
2.5 ml · ShakenFlower Power Martini
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · BuiltGunmetal Fix
5 min · View recipe →
10 ml · ShakenIgloo
6 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenMoonlight Cocktail (Gaz Regan's)
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenMoonside
5 min · View recipe →
5 ml · ShakenSherry Aviation
5 min · View recipe →
22.5 ml · ShakenWater Lily
5 min · View recipe →
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What to mix with crème de violette
These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.
Lemon Juice
Used with crème de violette in 14 of the linked recipes.
Explore Lemon JuiceLondon dry gin
Used with crème de violette in 7 of the linked recipes.
Explore London dry ginGin
Used with crème de violette in 6 of the linked recipes.
Explore GinMaraschino Liqueur
Used with crème de violette in 4 of the linked recipes.
Explore Maraschino LiqueurDry Vermouth
Used with crème de violette in 3 of the linked recipes.
Explore Dry VermouthRich Simple Syrup
Used with crème de violette in 3 of the linked recipes.
Explore Rich Simple SyrupQuick answers
Crème de Violette cocktail questions
Which cocktails use crème de violette?
Ad Astra, Adelita, and Aviation use crème de violette. Ad Astra lists 10 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 17 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much crème de violette do I need for a cocktail?
Ad Astra lists 10 ml for 1 serving; Adelita lists 1 teaspoon for 1 serving; Bramblette lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make Ad Astra?
Alongside crème de violette, the required ingredients for Ad Astra are 50 ml london dry gin, 10 ml maraschino liqueur, and 5 ml lemon juice. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is crème de violette required or optional?
Crème de Violette is required in 17 of the 17 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
Evidence
Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 3006-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- Ad Astra: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B015
- Adelita: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B042
- Bramblette: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B015
- Kokto governed 3006-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Crème de Violette image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.