Name: Aviation (Classic)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Gin — none; 0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur — none; 0.25 oz Crème de Violette — none; 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice — squeezed; 1 piece Maraschino cherry — none

Aviation (Classic)

Cocktail Recipe

Glass: Cocktail glass Difficulty: Medium Prep: 5 min Garnish: Maraschino cherry Views: 1

Description

A smooth, floral cocktail with a hint of tartness, combining gin with maraschino liqueur and crème de violette, topped with fresh lemon juice.

History

The Aviation cocktail dates back to the early 20th century, popularized during the cocktail renaissance as a classic gin drink that captures the essence of flight and adventure.

Instructions

Step 1.

- Combine gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.

Step 2.

- Add ice and shake well until chilled.

Step 3.

- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Step 4.

- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Ingredients

2 oz Gin — none

0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur — none

0.25 oz Crème de Violette — none

0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice — squeezed

1 piece Maraschino cherry — none (garnish)

Quick Info

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Created: 2026-01-07 00:13:06

Updated: 2026-01-10 02:30:16

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