Aviation

A shaken cocktail made with Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette, served in a coupe glass.

• Shaken
• Coupe
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• Gin
• #35 most essential

Ingredients

• 2 ozGin
• ½ ozMaraschino Liqueur
• ¼ ozCrème de Violette
• ¾ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• GarnishMaraschino Cherry

How to make a Aviation

1. Add 2 oz Gin, ½ oz Maraschino Liqueur, ¼ oz Crème de Violette, ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

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