Aviation
A stunning violet-hued pre-Prohibition cocktail featuring floral creme de violette alongside maraschino and lemon with gin.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 0.3 oz Creme de violette
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- brandied cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with delicate, floral-forward cuisine like lavender-infused duck, macarons, or panna cotta with edible flowers. The violet and maraschino notes create magic with subtle sweet and floral profiles.
Instructions
Add gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette, and fresh lemon juice to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well chilled
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Allow the pale violet color to settle for a moment
Garnish with a brandied cherry on a cocktail pick
Tips
Use creme de violette sparingly; too much turns the drink perfumey and overly sweet Rothman & Winter is the most widely available and well-balanced creme de violette If the drink looks grey rather than lavender, you may have added too much lemon; adjust by a quarter ounce