Aviation

Author: Chef Belinda

No one can say for sure where this classic gin-based cocktail originated, only that it has been around since the early 1900s. And like most classic cocktails, it requires few ingredients. One such ingredient is the elusive crème de violette liqueur that gives the aviation its unique color. Absent for many years, it is in production and available again. Use top-shelf ingredients in this cocktail for the optimum drinking experience.

Glass: martini coupe or cocktail

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Aviation gin

• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1/4 ounce crème de violette

• 1/4 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur

• Luxardo maraschino cherry, for garnish

• Flamed lemon peel or edible violets, for garnish

Directions 

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, crème de violette, and maraschino liqueur.

2. Shake until well chilled.

3. Strain into the glass and garnish as desired.