McQueen and the Violet Fog may not have been developed for the Aviation, a gin cocktail that is made with violet liqueur, but its name, and the whisper of lavender, in this new gin from Brazil makes it a fine choice. The small batch spirit is made in copper pot stills with a raft of botanicals. It is gentle, with some spicy notes, and pairs nicely with tonic. It delivers citrus, too, so you might consider it in a martini with a twist. The makers say it’s bottled by hand. As for the name, it comes from a poem about a mysterious rock band.

McQueen and the Violet Fog, $36.54 for 750 milliliters at Garnet Wines & Spirits in Manhattan; $39.79, Woods Wholesale Wine, Grosse Pointe, Mich., 312-882-5420, woodswholesalewine.com.

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