Aviation
Base Spirit
Gin
Flavour Type
Floral
Cocktail Type
Classic
A classic cocktail with a floral note, combining gin with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice.
Origin/History
Created by Hugo Ensslin, early 20th century, at the Hotel Wallick in New York.
Serving Instructions
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Occassion
Cocktail parties, Classic cocktail hours
Year of Creation
Early 20th century
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Cherry or lemon twist
Aroma
Citrus with subtle cherry and floral hints
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Slightly tart
Pairings
Savory appetizers, Light seafood dishes
Fun Facts
The Aviation is known for its distinct pale sky-blue colorderived from crème de violette.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice
Ingredients
- Gin
- Maraschino liqueur
- Crème de violette
- Lemon juice
Preparation Method
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml maraschino liqueur
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 7.5 ml crème de violette (optional)
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