AVIATION

The Aviation is a wild and unforgettable pre-Prohibition era cocktail. This equal-parts gin sour’s dreamy purple hue comes from crème de violette, a liqueur made from infused violets. And yes, cocktails with citrus juice are most often shaken, but I recommend stirring here to preserve the color.

AVIATION

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Luxardo maraschino liqueur, a main ingredient in the Aviation, is a clear Italian cherry liqueur found in many classic cocktails (not the sweet liquid from the Luxardo cherry jar!).

serves one 

INGREDIENTS

·      2 ounces gin

·      ¼ ounce crème de violette

·      ½ ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur

·      ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

·      Luxardo cocktail cherry, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1.    Pour gin, crème de violette, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice into a mixing glass. 

2.    Fill with ice and stir until thoroughly chilled.

3.    Strain into a well-chilled coupe glass.

4.    Garnish with a cocktail cherry by placing in the bottom of glass or threading onto a cocktail pick.