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Aviation Cocktail

Cultural Context

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.

AmericanUSdrink
10 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
1/4 ounce crème de violette
3/4 ounce lemon juice
ice
cocktail cherry

maraschino liqueur

💰Cheaper: cherry juice

Cherry juice adds sweetness without the alcohol.

crème de violette

💰Cheaper: blue curaçao

Blue curaçao provides color and sweetness.

1

Start with 2 ounces of gin.

2

Add 3/4 ounce of lemon juice.

3

Pour in 1/2 ounce of maraschino liqueur.

4

Add 1/4 ounce of crème de violette.

5

Add ice to the shaker and shake it up.

6

Empty the ice out of the cocktail glass.

7

Strain the mixture into the cocktail glass.

8

Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

cocktail shakercocktail glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Aviation

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