Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette

Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette is an Austrian liqueur made from the maceration of Queen Charlotte and March Violets. It is known for its deep, vibrant purple color and its strong, fragrant floral aroma. The House of Albert Glocker produces it using a traditional recipe that balances the floral notes with a touch of sweetness.

The most famous cocktail utilizing Crème de Violette is the Aviation, a classic pre-Prohibition gin drink. The liqueur gives the Aviation its signature pale, sky-blue tint. It is also used in the Blue Moon cocktail and can be floated over Champagne for a floral twist on a mimosa.

Crème de Violette has a distinct, perfumed flavor that tastes strongly of fresh violet petals, sometimes with notes of parma violet candies. It is inherently sweet but possesses an earthy, slightly woody finish that grounds the drink. A tiny amount goes a long way in cocktails to avoid overpowering the other ingredients.

This specific brand of Crème de Violette is produced by the House of Albert Glocker, a historic distillery located in Austria. The Rothman & Winter line was created specifically to bring high-quality, classic European liqueurs to the American craft cocktail market. Their version helped revive the popularity of the Aviation cocktail in the 2000s.