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Aviation VS Water Lily | 2 Cocktails with Creme de Violette | Aviation Cocktail

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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

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