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Gin · Shaken · No. 175

Aviation

Gin, maraschino, lemon, crème de violette. Pale lavender, floral, sharp — the color of evening sky at altitude.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Shaken
Time
3 min
Strength
Medium
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Aviation cocktail in a coupe glassCoupe — 26% ABV

Ingredients

  • 2 ozLondon dry gin
  • ½ ozLemon juice, fresh
  • ½ ozMaraschino liqueur, Luxardo
  • ¼ ozCrème de violette, Rothman & Winter
  • —Brandied cherry, to garnish

Method

  1. Chill a coupe in the freezer.

  2. Combine gin, lemon juice, maraschino, and crème de violette in a shaker over cubed ice.

  3. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.

  4. Double-strain into the chilled coupe.

  5. Drop a brandied cherry to the bottom — it sits on the stem of the glass.

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