Servings: 1
The Aviation may not be the most popular gin cocktail of all time, but it offers a unique flavor profile and taste quite unlike any other drink. This beautiful, clear violet cocktail features one of the most elusive liqueurs of all time: Crème de Violette, which is what gives it that amazing violet-blue color. It offers this spectacular azure cocktail a subtle floral bouquet and a light flavor profile that's perfectly balanced when mixed with fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Gin
- ¼ Oz Maraschino liqueur
- ¼ Oz Crème de Violette
- ½ Oz Fresh lemon juice
- Garnish with two cherries, a candied violet, or a lemon curl
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, liqueurs, and fresh lemon juice
- Shake well to mix
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe glass
- Add your choice of garnish, serve, and enjoy
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