Aviation Cocktail
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.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin I like Aviation Gin or Plymouth Gin
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur Luxardo
- 1/4 ounce Crème de Violette
- Luxardo cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon, maraschino liqueur, and Crème de Violette in a cocktail shaker with a generous cup of ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
Notes
Always double-strain shaken cocktails through a fine mesh strainer. This removes tiny ice chips that will dilute the cocktail as it warms.
This cocktail is best served in a small coupe glass. It makes for a fantastic presentation given the drink's history and age.
There are a few different makers of both maraschino liqueur and Creme dè Violette, Luxardo and Rothman & Winter are probably the two most common brands. Both liqueurs are very distinct in terms of flavor and I'd be hard-pressed to list any reliable alternatives to either.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12.3g