The Cointreau Teese
The purple color of this drink is certain to grab attention, along with how it is normally served with a violet as a garnish on the rim. The drink’s namesake was Dita Von Teese, a prominent burlesque performer that is often known as the Queen of Burlesque. She is even said to have invented the drink, which is a step beyond most of the others on this list.
If you’re planning to try the cocktail at home, you’ll need Cointreau, lemon juice, apple juice, and monin violet syrup. You just need to shake the ingredients together over ice, then strain into a cocktail glass. Cointreau is the main alcohol in the drink, so the ABV ends up lower than many other cocktails.
The monin violet syrup is the hardest ingredient to find and many bars won’t have it in stock. Still, this syrup is what gives the drink its distinctive coloring, so you really can’t skip it.
