The Rapunzel
Description
The Rapunzel Cocktail is a whimsical, visually enchanting drink inspired by fairy tales and fantasy. Known for its pastel purple hue and delicate floral notes, it blends elegance with charm. Often crafted with lavender, violet liqueur, or butterfly pea flower for colour, it’s perfect for themed events, garden parties, or anyone who loves a little magic in their glass.
Ingredients
• 45 ml gin (floral or classic London dry)
• 20 ml crème de violette or violet liqueur
• 15 ml elderflower liqueur (e.g. St-Germain)
• 20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 10 ml simple syrup
• Ice
Garnish:
• Edible flower or lemon twist
• Optional: rim the glass with lavender sugar
Instructions
Prepare the glass: Optionally, rim a chilled coupe or martini glass with lavender sugar.
Shake: In a cocktail shaker, add gin, crème de violette, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well.
Strain: Strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish: Add an edible flower or lemon twist for an enchanting finish.
Serve.