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Crème de Violette: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with crème de violette, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

Aviation uses crème de violette. Aviation lists 1 teaspoon for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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Start with Aviation

Aviation takes about 5 minutes and lists 1 teaspoon of crème de violette.

A floral gin sour balanced with maraschino, lemon, and a measured touch of violet liqueur.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much crème de violette should you use?

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1 cocktail using Crème de Violette

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Aviation

A floral gin sour balanced with maraschino, lemon, and a measured touch of violet liqueur.

Also needed: gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. 5 minutes.

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What to mix with crème de violette

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Gin

Used with crème de violette in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Crème de Violette cocktail questions

Which cocktails use crème de violette?

Aviation uses crème de violette. Aviation lists 1 teaspoon for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much crème de violette do I need for a cocktail?

Aviation lists 1 teaspoon 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 Aviation?

Alongside crème de violette, the required ingredients for Aviation are 45 ml gin, 15 ml maraschino liqueur, and 15 ml lemon juice. Its shaken 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 1 of the 1 linked recipe. 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 100-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.

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