Aviation Cocktail
AVIATION COCKTAIL™
ABOUT THE AVIATION COCKTAIL
Noted for its beautiful color, this old-school gin Aviation Cocktail is as blue as the sky.
Created before Prohibition, this staple was lost to the United States after the Noble Experiment. Luckily, the return of lots of classic liqueurs and quality spirits put this cocktail back on the market.
Ingredients in the Aviation Cocktail
2 oz Gin
.5 oz Maraschino liqueur
.25 oz Creme de violette or Creme Yvette
.75 oz Lemon Juice
Garnish: 1 Cherry (optional)
Glass: Cocktail
HOW TO MAKE THE AVIATION COCKTAIL
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice, shake, and strain into a cocktail glass
Garnish with a cherry if desired
COCKTAIL PROFILE
Flavor: Fruity / Citrus-forward, spirit forward, sweet
Base Spirit: Gin
Cocktail Type: Classics
Served: Neat / Up
Preparation: Shaken
Strength: Strong
Difficulty: Medium
Hours: Dinner / Paired with food, Evening
Brands: Creme Yvette
ABOUT THE AVIATION COCKTAIL
Noted for its beautiful color, this old-school gin Aviation Cocktail is as blue as the sky.
Created before Prohibition, this staple was lost to the United States after the Noble Experiment. Luckily, the return of lots of classic liqueurs and quality spirits put this cocktail back on the market.
Ingredients in the Aviation Cocktail
2 oz Gin
.5 oz Maraschino liqueur
.25 oz Creme de violette or Creme Yvette
.75 oz Lemon Juice
Garnish: 1 Cherry (optional)
Glass: Cocktail
HOW TO MAKE THE AVIATION COCKTAIL
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice, shake, and strain into a cocktail glass
Garnish with a cherry if desired
COCKTAIL PROFILE
Flavor: Fruity / Citrus-forward, spirit forward, sweet
Base Spirit: Gin
Cocktail Type: Classics
Served: Neat / Up
Preparation: Shaken
Strength: Strong
Difficulty: Medium
Hours: Dinner / Paired with food, Evening
Brands: Creme Yvette