Butterfly Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Dry shake (if using egg white)
In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, fresh lemon juice, violet liqueur, simple syrup, and egg white (if using). Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 10–15 seconds to build a frothy emulsified foam.
Wet shake
Add a large handful of ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 12–20 seconds until the shaker is well chilled (exterior becomes frosty) and the mixture is well aerated.
Strain
Discard ice or remove the ice water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe using both the shaker strainer and a fine mesh strainer to ensure a smooth, velvety texture.
Top (optional)
If you like a sparkling finish, gently float about 1 oz of chilled dry sparkling wine on top by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon.
Garnish and finish
Add a single edible flower or a lemon twist to the foam. If desired, add one dash of Angostura bitters on the foam and gently swirl with a toothpick to create a subtle pattern.
Serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly.