Name: Classic Aviation Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur; 0.25 oz crème de violette; 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice; 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Classic Aviation Cocktail Recipe

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Learn how to make the classic Aviation cocktail, a delightful blend of gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice. This elegant and refreshing cocktail combines floral and citrus flavors with a hint of sweetness, creating a perfect balance. Follow this easy recipe to create a sophisticated drink that will impress your guests and transport them to the golden age of cocktails.

Ingredients

2 oz gin
0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
0.25 oz crème de violette
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The Aviation cocktail first appeared in Hugo R. Ensslin's 1916 book 'Recipes for Mixed Drinks'.

The original recipe included crème de violette, which gives the cocktail its distinctive blue color and floral notes.

Due to the scarcity of crème de violette in the mid-20th century, the ingredient was often omitted, resulting in a slightly different flavor profile.

The name 'Aviation' is inspired by the color of the cocktail, which resembles the pale blue sky.