Aviation cocktail in a coupe glass with a dark cherry garnish

Aviation

The Aviation is a floral, citrus-forward gin cocktail made with maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.

 
Ingredients
  • 2 oz gin

  • ½ oz maraschino liqueur

  • ¼ oz crème de violette

  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

  • Cherry, for garnish
Method
  1. Add gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice to a shaker.

  2. Fill shaker with ice.

  3. Shake until chilled.

  4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  5. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and serve.

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