Violet Cocktail

This Violet Cocktail is a beautifully balanced, floral drink with a striking purple hue that instantly catches the eye. Made with Crème de Violette, rum, and fresh citrus juice, it’s light, aromatic, and refined – a cocktail that feels as elegant as it looks.

Hello, folks! How are you doing? II hope you’ve had a good week and are now ready for the weekend. We are almost here! We are almost here!

And to celebrate the approaching weekend, I have something delicious for you. This Violet Martini cocktail. Because the weekend is a time to unwind, relax, and enjoy some downtime sipping a martini…or two!

Why You’ll Love This Violet Cocktail

• Visually stunning: The natural violet-purple colour makes this cocktail an instant showstopper for parties or special occasions.
• Light and floral: Delicate floral notes from Crème de Violette are balanced with bright citrus and smooth rum.
• Elegant but approachable: Sophisticated in flavour, yet simple enough to mix at home without special equipment.
• Perfect for entertaining: A refined cocktail that feels celebratory, fresh, and effortlessly stylish.

Violet Cocktail

If you have been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I am a big fan of botanical flavours. And floral cocktail, too. Today, however, is a special day for me because it’s the first recipe with Crème de Violette. First but surely not the last!

If you love floral flavour profiles in cocktails, then you will love this recipe.

This cocktail has a distinctive sweet and floral violet aroma, balanced by rum and citrus juice. It has a long-lasting finish of the violet aroma making the cocktail perfect for sipping.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Violet Cocktail

You will need only three ingredients for this cocktail.

• Rum works as the base spirit in this recipe. You will need light, white rum for this recipe. Dark or spiced rum will not work as it will kill the violet aroma. If you don’t like or don’t have rum, vodka or gin should work just fine; if going with gin, try picking a more neutral, less juniper-forward flavour.
• Crème de Violette works as both a modifier and sweetener. This is a liqueur with a strong, distinct violet flavour often described as having a perfumed aftertaste. And since this liqueur is very sweet, you don’t need any additional sweetener.
• Fresh lemon or lime juice – a modifier that adds more flavour and balances out the sweetness. Both work well.

Possible Additions and Variations

• Vanilla liqueur: A small splash adds warmth and rounds out the floral notes beautifully.
• Fresh berries: Gently muddled raspberries or blackberries enhance colour and add subtle fruitiness.
• Citrus swap: Try lemon instead of lime for a sharper, more classic profile.
• Sparkling finish: Top with a splash of prosecco or soda for a lighter, aperitif-style version.
• Herbal accent: A sprig of thyme or lavender can add a subtle aromatic garnish.

More Cocktails with Botanical Flavour

• Lavender Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail
• Vanilla Rose Empress 1908 Cocktail
• Lavender Rose Empress 1908 (Rose Gin Cocktail)
• Lavender Peach Raspberry Sangria
• Lilac Honey Vanilla Martini

I hope you like this Violet cocktail, and you will try it. If you try it, please let me know in the comment section of this post below, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Violet Cocktail

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

An elegant violet cocktail made with Crème de Violette, rum, and fresh citrus. Light, floral, and beautifully balanced.

Course: Cocktails

5.0 from 4 votes

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Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 oz. (60 ml.) light / white rum

• 1 1/2 oz (45 ml.) Crème de Violette

• 1/2 oz. (15 ml.) lemon or lime juice

• ice cubes

Directions

• In a shaker, combine the rum, Crème de Violette, lemon or lime juice, and ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Try and adjust the flavour by adding more lemon juice or preferable spirit. Filter for a stronger version or serve on the rocks. Garnish if desired. Enjoy!