AVIATION COCKTAIL

The Aviation is a classic early-twentieth-century cocktail from
New York. The crème de violette enhances the flavor of this
iconic cocktail. There are some recipes that claim the crème de
violette can be omitted, owing to its scarcity in most liquor
stores. However, it gives this drink a beautiful color that looks
like the sky at twilight—perhaps inspiring its namesake.

AVIATION COCKTAIL RECIPE

Recipe by Manoj Bhattarai

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

3

minutes

Glassware

Martini glass

Garnish

Cherry

Method

Shaken

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Beefeater gin

• ⅔ oz. maraschino liqueur

• ⅓ oz. crème de violette

• 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions

• Pour the gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and limejuice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake well for 15 to 20 seconds, and strain into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with a maraschino cherry.