Amore Morado

by Phil Ward

Ingredients

0.75oz
Grapefruit Juice

freshly squeezed

0.5oz
Lemon Juice

freshly squeezed

0.33tsp
1whole
Edible violet(garnish)

plain or sugared

Preparation

In a shaker, combine the ingredients and shake with ice until chilled. Strain into a stemmed glass. Garnish.

Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None

The Amore Morado balances tequila's vegetal bite against the berry-rich sweetness of sloe gin, while grapefruit and lemon provide a tart citrus backbone. A whisper of crème de violette lends floral complexity without overwhelming, and a bare trace of absinthe adds an herbal undercurrent that lingers on the finish. The result is a drink that reads as simultaneously fruity and botanical, with enough acidity to keep things brisk and refreshing.