Tonight I decided to try something new and picked out the Crystal Slipper Cocktail from the Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender’s Guide.  I substituted Creme de Violette for the Creme Yvette.  The cocktail was tasty but when I tried to take a photo there was a face staring back at me!  I think this is the first time my drink has been haunted.  Yikes!
Crystal Slipper Cocktail
½ oz. Creme de Violette
2 dashes Orange Bitters
1½ oz. Gin
Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Tags: creme de violette, gin, orange bitters
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