Aviation
The Aviation cocktail is a classic drink that combines gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and fresh lemon juice, resulting in a beautifully balanced and aromatic concoction. Its pale lavender hue and floral notes evoke a sense of elegance, making it a timeless choice for cocktail enthusiasts. Often garnished with a cherry or a lemon twist, the Aviation is both refreshing and sophisticated.
Ingredients
- 4.5 clGin
- 1.5 cllemon juice
- 1.5 clmaraschino liqueur
Pairs Well With
- Caviar canapés
- Foie gras
- Cured prosciutto
- Sea urchin
- Caviar-topped endive
Preparation
Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Best Enjoyed
Pro Tips
Fresh lime juice is essential for proper balance
use quality gin as the base spirit
crème de violette adds crucial color and floral notes
serve in a coupe glass
History & Origins
The Aviation is a classic cocktail created in the early 1900s at the Hotel Biltmore in New York City, immortalized in the 1930 book 'The Savoy Cocktail Book.' This pre-Prohibition era drink celebrates the excitement of early aviation, capturing the spirit of adventure and modernity of the time. The Aviation remains a benchmark cocktail that defined classic American mixology and continues to be a staple in cocktail education worldwide.
Variations
Aviation with Absinthe Rinse
An absinthe-rinsed version for herbaceous complexity
Modern Aviation
A contemporary take using artisanal spirits
Aviation Punch
A large-format batch cocktail for events
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