Creme de Violette in DC

[GinChevyChase]

Does anyone know where to find Creme de Violette liquor in DC? I'm trying to make a genuine Aviation Cocktail and can't seem to find the stuff. So far I've tried the MoCo liquor stores, and Calvert Woodley - no dice. Anyway rather then drive all over town I thought I'd ask y'all first. Thanks!!

-G

[orangeflower]

Ace (Beverage, on New Mexico Ave.) is the place. I bought some there just yesterday.

[GinChevyChase]

Awesome. Thanks!

[orangeflower]

You're very welcome. I use it to make Blue Moons, which seem to me to be basically Aviations without the Maraschino. I might try to make an Aviation if you would tell me where you get the Maraschino . . . ?

[GinChevyChase]

I actually picked up Maraschino (Luxardo) at Ace when I was there to get the Violette :) I think you can also find it at Montgomery County DLC stores.

[deangold]

That Maraschino can be used for an awesome Martinez, my drink of choice these days.