The Aviation

Aviation cocktail in a chilled coupe glass with a soft lavender hue, garnished with a lemon twist, dark moody background.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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INGREDIENT

1 1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz crème de violette
1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
1 tiny pinch salt
Amarena cherry and lemon twist, for garnish

COCKTAIL METHOD

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Drop an Amarena cherry into the bottom of the glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes from the Bar

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GIN RECOMMENDATION

We recommend Hendrick's for this one. The subtle cucumber and rose notes complement the crème de violette without competing with it.

A PINCH OF SALT

A barely-there pinch of salt brightens the floral notes and rounds out the sweetness. You won't taste it — you'll just notice something feels more balanced.

CRÈME DE VIOLETTE

This is the ingredient that gives the Aviation its signature lavender color and floral note. Rothman & Winter is the most widely available brand and works beautifully here. → Link to our favorite crème de violette

MARASCHINO LIQUEUR

Maraschino liqueur is not the same as maraschino cherry juice. Luxardo is the standard — it has a subtle almond and cherry flavor that's essential to the drink. → Link to our favorite Luxardo maraschino liqueur

AMARENA VS MARASCHINO CHERRY

We use an Amarena cherry dropped into the bottom of the glass — they're darker, richer, and less sweet than standard maraschino cherries. If you only have maraschino cherries on hand, those work too. → Link to our favorite Amarena cherries

ADJUST THE LEMON

This ratio leans slightly spirit-forward and floral. If you prefer something a little brighter or less sweet, increase the lemon to 3/4 oz.

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