The Kittyhawk

1
from Nikaline Iacono, bar manager, Enoteca Athena, Brunswick
1 ounce Hardshore Original Gin
1 small bar spoon Rothman and Winter Crème de Violette
½ ounce Luxardo Maraschino
¾ ounce lemon juice
Tonic water
Twist of lemon
Small rosebud (optional)
Combine all ingredients except tonic, lemon twist, and rosebud in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled collins glass. Top with tonic water, preferably Fever-tTree. Garnish with lemon twist and (optional) rosebud.