Transcontinental! Floral Notes and Elegance
Published: 02.01.2026
A modern and floral gin cocktail inspired by classic recipes, perfect before dinner or as an evening treat. Transcontinental is a new favorite for cocktail lovers.
- Servings
- 1 cocktail
- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 4 min
Ingredients
- 52.5 ml London Dry Gin
- 10 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 5 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 7.5 ml Crème de Violette
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 7.5 ml cold water (optional)
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Start with mise en place: measure out all the ingredients and squeeze the lemon juice.
- Add everything to a shaker with ice and shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with lemon zest – press it over the glass and gently place it on the rim.
Transcontinental – a Floral and Elegant Gin Cocktail
Transcontinental is a cocktail for those who enjoy complex, delicate flavors with a floral and herbal profile. It combines gin, maraschino, crème de violette, and yellow chartreuse with fresh lemon juice to create a balanced and sophisticated experience.
Flavor Profile:
Floral and herbal notes, with balanced acidity and a fresh finish. Perfect as an aperitif or as part of an elegant cocktail evening.
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