COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
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
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe, 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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Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
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