The Water Lily is a modern cocktail that was created in 2007 by Richard Boccato at Little Branch in New York City, New York. It’s a variation of the classic Corpse Reviver No. 2 that has similar specifications, but this one swaps out Lillet Blanc for créme de violette and omits the absinthe altogether. The result is unique in its dry taste and striking appearance, especially thanks to its faint purple color.
Add gin, triple sec, crème de violette, and lemon juice to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with orange peel.