Violet Sailor

Taking 9th place in the 2026 Liber Games, the Violet Sailor was created by Stephen Trifiletti and is a floral transformation to a Gin and Tonic inspired gimlet. By sinking the Crème de Violette to the bottom of the coupe after shaking the other ingredients, you create a striking purple-to-clear gradient. It is an elegant choice with floral depth to end the evening.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz Premium Tonic Syrup
• 2 oz gin
• ½ oz Crème de Violette
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients except Crème de Violette to shaker
• Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds
• Strain in a glass 
  
• Sink Crème de Violette to the bottom 

Glass:

• coupe

Photo:

Steve the Bartender