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Roses are Red, Violettes are Blue Martini
- 2 oz. Far North Spirits’ Sölveig Anna’s Garden gin
- a splash, Rothman & Winter’s crème de violette
- a splash, Egbert’s cocktail cherry juice
- a squeeze, fresh lemon
Mix ingredients in a shaker (or stir if preferred), and pour into a martini or coup glass. Garnish with an Egbert’s cherry—or a rose!
Dan Keegan owns Glenlake Wine and Spirits in Minnetonka. Sip more at glenlakews.com.
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