Joseph Cartron Violette Liqueur (70cl, 20%)

This liqueur is built on a violet absolute, rounded out by additional floral notes. Joseph Cartron uses violets from Egypt, giving a fresh, floral-fruity character with a powdery note reminiscent of violet sweets. Joseph Cartron presented the violet liqueur in 2016 at the Cocktails Spirits trade fair. It suits cocktails such as the Aviation, can be enjoyed neat over ice, or used to refine desserts. The nose is fine and fresh, with clearly floral violet notes and small herbaceous accents. The palate starts soft and round before fruity notes quickly join; on exhaling, a bouquet of wild violets unfolds. The texture stays light and airy, with a balanced flavour. The long finish retains the floral notes of wild violets.