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Aviation
DRINKUP · BAR BOOK NO. 138
Aviation

Aviation

The Aviation cocktail was created in early 20th century America by bartender Hugo Ensslin. It is based on gin, combined with maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and violet liqueur, presenting a delicate blue-purple color, reminiscent of the sky at high altitude, hence the name 'Aviation'.

Flavor
The Aviation cocktail is renowned for its light floral and citrus flavors, with the violet liqueur adding a subtle floral note and a captivating light purple color, perfectly balancing the botanical notes of the gin and the acidity of the lemon.
Difficulty
Moderate
Glassware
Cocktail Glass
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01
RECIPE

Ingredients

4 ingredients

01gin45ml
02Cherry Flavored Liqueur15ml
03Fresh Lemon Juice15ml
04Violet Liqueur10ml
02 · METHOD

Method

  1. 01

    Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker

  2. 02

    Add crushed ice and shake well

  3. 03

    Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?
The Aviation cocktail is renowned for its light floral and citrus flavors, with the violet liqueur adding a subtle floral note and a captivating light purple color, perfectly balancing the botanical notes of the gin and the acidity of the lemon.
Which glass should I use?
Cocktail Glass
Is it beginner-friendly?
Moderate