Description
The Aviation is of my all time favorite classic cocktails from the early 1900’s. Gin, maraschino liqueur (cherry), crème de violette, and fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 ounces maraschino liqueur (Luxardo)
- 1/4 ounce crème de violette
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except the cherry) in a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12.3g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 12.4g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: aviation cocktail
