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The Aviation Cocktail originated in the early 20th century, with its first known recipe appearing in 1916. Named for its pale blue color reminiscent of the sky, the drink combines gin with a unique blend of maraschino liqueur and crème de violette. It embodies the spirit of the cocktail renaissance, celebrating the artistry of mixology. Today, it's a classic, often enjoyed in cocktail bars and at gatherings, showcasing the elegance of vintage cocktails.

Ingredients

  • gin
  • maraschino liqueur
  • crème de violette
  • lemon juice
  • simple syrup
  • ice
  • cocktail cherry
  • lemon twist

Instructions

  1. 1Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.
  2. 2In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. 3Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
  4. 4Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.
  5. 5Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
  6. 6Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a lemon twist.
  7. 7Serve immediately.

Ingredient Alternatives

maraschino liqueur

Cheaper: cherry juice

Cherry juice adds sweetness without the alcohol.

crème de violette

Cheaper: blue curaçao

Blue curaçao provides color and sweetness.

Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment

cocktail shakerstrainercocktail glass
Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Aviation

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz crème de violette (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist or cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. 2Add the gin, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and crème de violette (if using) to the shaker.
  3. 3Shake well until the mixture is chilled, about 15 seconds.
  4. 4Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. 5Garnish with a lemon twist or a cherry.
  6. 6Serve immediately and enjoy your Aviation cocktail.

Equipment

Cocktail shakerStrainerCocktail glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz Bols Maraschino liqueur
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz crème de Violette (optional)
  • ice
  • lemon twist (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add the gin, Bols Maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and crème de Violette (if using) to the shaker.
  3. 3Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. 4Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. 5Garnish with a lemon twist.
  6. 6Serve immediately.

Equipment

cocktail shakerstrainercocktail glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Brockmans Gin
  • 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 1/2 oz crème de violette
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist or cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add the Brockmans Gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. 3Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. 4Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. 5Garnish with a lemon twist or a cherry.
  6. 6Serve immediately and enjoy your Brockmans Gin Aviation.

Equipment

cocktail shakerstrainercocktail glass

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