Aviation
A vintage-style cocktail notable for its pale, floral hue from crème de violette, the Aviation conjures early-20th-century cocktail experimentation. It’s often cited in modern bars as a pretty, slightly floral alternative to citrus sours.
Calories
155 kcal
Alcohol
Content
24.5%
Serving
1
Ingredients
Gin : 45 ml
Maraschino liqueur : 15 ml
Fresh lemon juice : 15 ml
Crème de violette : 7.5 ml
Garnish :Luxardo cherry or expressed lemon peel
Tools
Shaker
jigger
fine strainer
Glassware :Chilled coupe or martini glass
Steps
Add 45 ml gin, 15 ml maraschino liqueur, 15 ml fresh lemon juice and 7.5 ml crème de violette into a shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until frosty.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe to keep the texture silky and free of ice shards.
Add a Luxardo cherry to the glass or express a lemon peel over the surface.
Serve straight up — the drink should show a delicate floral note balanced by cherry and citrus.
Sip slowly to appreciate the layered aromatics.
