Aviation

A floral gin sour with maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon.

IBA ClassicClassicGinSourFloralCitrus
A classic Aviation cocktail featuring a pale violet hue served in a coupe glass, garnished with a single maraschino cherry at the bottom.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Gin London Dry gin works well.
  • 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur Luxardo-style.
  • 1/4 oz Crème de violette Use lightly; it can dominate.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Balances the floral liqueurs.

How to make it

  1. Add gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe.
  5. Garnish with a cherry if you have one.

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