Water Lily
Gin, orange liqueur, crème de violette and lemon in equal parts. Lavender-coloured and floral.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 22.5 ml Crème de violette
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 22.5 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml crème de violette into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Water Lily
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Water Lily FAQ
What's in a Water Lily?
22.5 ml gin, 22.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 22.5 ml crème de violette, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Water Lily?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Water Lily?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Water Lily in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
