Mother’s Day Cocktails from The Bitter Truth

The Bitter Truth line of cocktail flavorings has an array of floral liqueurs and waters that can help you prepare a bouquet of libations to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day.

The Violet Liqueur is delightfully hued and fragrant, perfect in a classic Aviation, a Violet Fizz, or a simple Violet Spritzer. Elderflower Liqueur is a fruity, floral choice, with notes of quince and white grape balanced by a fete of light herbs and spices. Dazzle mom with a Kate Cocktail or a Miss Lynd. Orange Flower Water adds a fragrant dimension to drinks, making the Opal Cocktail a curious and enticing sip. Rose Water turns simple libations like the Cupid Cocktail into a heavenly scented delights.

Mix up these delicious cocktails at home this Mother’s Day.

Aviation

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz. The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur
• 1/3 oz. Maraschino Liqueur
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime or Lemon

Preparation: Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

---

Violet Fizz

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp. Fine Sugar
• 1/2 oz. The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz. Gin
• Plain Soda Water

Preparation: Shake first four ingredients with ice. Strain over ice in a Collins or long drink glass and top with soda. Serve with straws.

---

Violet Spritzer

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Dry White Wine
• 3/4 oz. The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur Plain Soda or Sparkling Mineral Water

Preparation: Build in glass over big ice cubes. Stir gently and add lemon zest.

---

Kate Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Old Tom Gin
• 3/4 oz. The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur
• 3/4 oz. Champagne
• 2-3 dashes The Bitter Truth – Cucumber Bitters Fresh Mint Bunch
• fresh Lemon Wedges

Preparation: Muddle mint and lemon wedges, add other ingredients and stir with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprig.

---

Miss Lynd

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Gin or Vodka
• 3/4 oz. The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur
• 2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Creole Bitters

Preparation: Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

---

Opal Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Dry Gin
• 1 oz. Blood Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz. Orange Liqueur
• 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Orange Flower Water

Preparation: Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

---

Cupid Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Dry Gin
• 1/4 oz. The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur
• 2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Rose Water
• Rose Champagne

Preparation: Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.