An elegant and floral cocktail
Aviation is a classic cocktail created in the early 20th century and made particularly famous by 'Recipes for Mixed Drinks' by Hugo Ensslin in 1916. The drink is a tribute to the rise of aviation and has a unique blue-purple hue, which comes from the unusual ingredient crème de violette. The combination of gin, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice and crème de violette gives a distinctive floral and tart flavor profile. Aviation is an elegant and sophisticated cocktail that has become a favorite among connoisseurs and a symbol of the early days of mixology.
- Category: Cocktails Sour drinks
- Method: Shaken cocktails
- Cuisine: European drinks
Ingredients
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- 45 ml gin
- 15 ml maraschino liqueur
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml crème de violette (optional)
- Ice cubes
- A cherry for garnish
Instructions for use
- Choose a chilled cocktail glass for serving.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes, gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and crème de violette.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the drink into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
- If you don't have crème de violette, the drink can be made without, but you will lose the characteristic color.
- Serve well chilled to bring out the floral notes.