The Re-shake: Amethyst

Tequila, Mezcal, Creme de Violet… oh, my! This cocktail was created by Erin Holtman an amazing award winning bartender from Columbus, OH. The Amethyst is a sophisticated update on an Aviation, and pretty much the cocktail of my dreams. 

Soooo… I just changed one little, tinsy thing. Between the lemon juice, creme de violet and the simple syrup, it just sounded like it was going to be too sweet for me, so I cut the original  amount of 1/2 oz. of simple syrup in half. I regret nothing. This is a well balanced, slightly smoky cocktail. It's a little tart and a little sweet with strong floral notes, which I love but may not be for everyone.

Amethyst (@erin_holtman)
1 oz. Fortaleza Añejo tequila Esposito
1 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. Yola Mezcal
1/2 oz. Creme de Violet
1/4 oz. lavender simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into an old fashioned glass over a large floral ice cube.

Cheers!