Aviation
A sky-blue, gin-based classic with a delicate floral sweetness from crème de violette and maraschino liqueur.
Base
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
sourherbalsweet
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 oz crème de violette
- Maraschino cherry, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a cherry.
Origin & Story
New York City, early 1900s
First published in Hugo Ensslin's 1916 bartending guide, its pale violet hue from crème de violette was said to evoke a clear sky, giving the drink its aviation-themed name.
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