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Aviation Cocktail

Serves 1

5 min

Aviation Cocktail

Recipe GLPR62997d6e0c6623

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Beverage
5 min
Servings: 1
No-Cook

A classic aviation cocktail with a beautiful violet hue and delicate floral notes. This elegant drink combines gin with maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and fresh lemon juice for a perfectly balanced sip.

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Ingredients

1½ ounces gin

¾ ounce maraschino liqueur

½ ounce fresh lemon juice

¼ ounce crème de violette

Ice for shaking

Maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the gin, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and crème de violette.

  2. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.

  3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, leaving the ice behind in the shaker.

  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.