Crème Yvette

Crème Yvette is a vivid violet-colored liqueur characterized by its sweet, highly floral flavor profile. It is made from a proprietary blend of violet petals, combined with subtle hints of vanilla and red berries.

Originally produced in the 19th century by the Sheffield Company, the liqueur was reformulated and officially relaunched in 2009 by the Cooper Spirits Group. This revival was specifically driven by the modern craft cocktail movement's demand for historic ingredients.

Crème Yvette is a crucial ingredient in the classic Aviation cocktail, where its violet notes pair perfectly with gin and maraschino liqueur. It is also famously featured in the vintage Blue Moon cocktail.

While both are floral violet liqueurs, Crème Yvette is slightly sweeter and features a more complex flavor profile with notes of vanilla and berries. Crème de Violette is generally drier and offers a much more straightforward, pure violet taste.