About
Violet Crown Spirits is a Bastrop, TX-based distillery producing Texas' first home-grown, award-winning absinthe along with a growing family of herbal and floral liqueurs. They specialize in absinthes like Emerald and Opal, and liqueurs such as Monk Parakeet Herbal Cordial, Elderflower, Jasmine, and Midnight Marigold amaro. Known for innovative, botanically-driven spirits with ties to local wildlife conservation and collaborations.
Texas’ first home-grown absinthe
Award-winning Emerald Absinthe
Herbal and floral liqueurs
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What They Make
Emerald Absinthe
Award-winning green absinthe, first made in Texas, with 13 herbs including anise, fennel, wormwood; 140 Proof | 70% ABV | 750 mL
Opal Absinthe
Texas-made white absinthe in French blanche or Swiss bleue style; transforms to milky iridescence; 110 Proof | 55% ABV | 750 mL
Monk Parakeet Herbal Cordial
Boldly herbaceous liqueur with citrus, pine, pepper, mint; portion of proceeds to Audubon Texas; 110 Proof | 55% ABV | 750 mL
Elderflower Liqueur
Floral liqueur with elderflower essence and lemon; 20% ABV and 30% sugar
Jasmine Liqueur
Delicate floral liqueur from Poet’s Jasmine
Midnight Marigold
House amaro collaboration with Midnight Cowboy; floral, citrus, bitter, herbaceous with ginger and rye finish
Awards
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2023
Latest News
Monk Parakeet Herbal Cordial available for pre-order; recent 2025 product images indicate active updates.