The Aviation Cocktail: Taste the Sky
Strong Classic Aviation
Precise measures for the elegant, properly balanced version.
Ingredients (1 serving):
- 60 ml gin
- 15 ml maraschino liqueur
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 7.5–10 ml crème de violette
- Optional maraschino cherry
Method: Shake hard with ice for 10–12 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. The colour should be a pale lavender. Use the lower end of violette if it tastes too floral. This is a properly strong, spirit-forward classic. The original narrative about history and character continues below.
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