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Aviation

Gin · Strong

Aviation

A pre-Prohibition classic with gin, lemon, maraschino, and a touch of crème de violette that gives it its signature pale sky-blue hue.

Time
4 min
Servings
1
Glass
Coupe

Ingredients

  • GinGinGin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries and other botanicals. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Martini and Gin and Tonic.45 ml
  • Lemon JuiceLemon JuiceLemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from fresh lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tart flavor. It balances sweetness and enhances the overall taste of drinks.15 ml
  • Maraschino liqueurMaraschino liqueurMaraschino liqueur is a clear, cherry-flavored Italian liqueur made from Marasca cherries and their pits. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Aviation and the Last Word.15 ml
  • Crème de violetteCrème de violetteCrème de Violette is a sweet French liqueur flavoured with violet flowers. It adds a floral note and a pale purple hue to cocktails like the Aviation.5 ml
  • Brandied cherry (garnish)Brandied cherry (garnish)A brandied cherry is a cherry preserved in a sweet brandy syrup, often flavored with spices. It is commonly used as a garnish in cocktails like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned.1

Gear

JiggerShakerStrainer

Method

  1. 1

    Add ginginGin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries and other botanicals. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Martini and Gin and Tonic., lemon juicelemon juiceLemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from fresh lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tart flavor. It balances sweetness and enhances the overall taste of drinks., maraschino liqueurmaraschino liqueurMaraschino liqueur is a clear, cherry-flavored Italian liqueur made from Marasca cherries and their pits. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Aviation and the Last Word., and crème de violettecrème de violetteCrème de Violette is a sweet French liqueur flavoured with violet flowers. It adds a floral note and a pale purple hue to cocktails like the Aviation. to a shaker filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake hard for 10-12 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Drop a single brandied cherry into the bottom of the glass to garnish.

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