Method
- Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
About the Aviation
The Aviation is a sour cocktail made with gin as its base. It features floral and citrus notes from the violet liqueur and lemon juice, balanced by the sweetness of maraschino liqueur.
History
Created by Hugo Ensslin in the early 20th century, the Aviation first appeared in his 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks.
