“If you've ever had one, you'll never forget it—nor regret it. You've probably heard of the book, “They Had to See Paris”—Well, this was the reason—the real reason. They had to try YVETTE!”
The Yvette Cocktail
The Home Bartender's Guide
and Song Book (1930)
2 parts Dry Gin
Juice of one-half Lime
1 part Crème Yvette
1 part Sweet Cream
Bar spoon of sugar
Shake well with ice.
our variation
2 PARTS DRY GIN
¼ PART FRESH LIME JUICE
1 PART CRÈME YVETTE
½ PART CREAM
½ PART SIMPLE SYRUP
Combine ingredients in an ice filled shaker. Shake well. Fine strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.