Aviation Cocktail

Name: Aviation Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: United States (Pre-Prohibition Era)
Ingredients: 4 oz (120 ml) Gin (preferably London Dry); 1.5 oz (45 ml) Fresh lemon juice; 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) Maraschino Liqueur (Luxardo preferred); 0.5 oz (15 ml) Crème de Violette; for shaking and chilling Ice cubes; 2, for garnish (optional) Maraschino cherry

Classic Cocktail

5 minutesServes 2

The Aviation is a pre-Prohibition classic featuring gin's botanical notes brightened by lemon and given a delicate floral and violet hue from crème de violette. It's a balanced, elegant drink, evoking the dawn of flight with its sky-blue color.

Ingredients

4 oz (120 ml) Gin (preferably London Dry)
1.5 oz (45 ml) Fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz (22.5 ml) Maraschino Liqueur (Luxardo preferred)
0.5 oz (15 ml) Crème de Violette
for shaking and chilling Ice cubes
2, for garnish (optional) Maraschino cherry

Method

1
Chill two coupe or martini glasses by placing them in the freezer or filling them with ice water.
2
Combine gin, fresh lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette into a cocktail shaker.
3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
5
Double strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glasses.
6
Garnish each with a maraschino cherry, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

280 kcal

Calories

0 g

Protein

0 g

Fat

18 g

Carbs

0 g

Fiber

Chef's Tips

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice; bottled juice will compromise the flavor profile.
Don't skimp on the shaking time – adequate chilling and dilution are key for a balanced cocktail.
The amount of Crème de Violette can be adjusted to taste; use less for a subtler floral note or more for a deeper color and stronger scent.

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