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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
30 ml lemon juice
2 ounces gin
15 ml maraschino liqueur
5-6 ml crème de violette
2 splashes simple syrup
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

Chill a martini or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.

2

In a Boston shaker, combine 2 ounces of London Dry Gin, 15 ml of maraschino liqueur, 5-6 ml of crème de violette, 30 ml of fresh lemon juice, and 2 splashes of simple syrup.

3

Squeeze lemon juice from a fresh lemon to get 30 ml.

4

Add ice to the shaker and shake the mixture.

5

Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.

6

Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

7

Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

Boston shakercocktail glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Aviation

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