Aviation

Aviation

The Aviation is a classic gin cocktail dating back to the turn of the 20th century, first appearing at New York City's Hotel Wallet. Known for its sky-blue hue and floral notes, this cocktail has become a modern staple in the world of mixology.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Still Austin gin
  • 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
  • 1/4 oz creme de violette
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Ice Cubes
  • 1 Luxardo cherry
  • 2 sprigs DEHY Lavender - Hand Cut

Instructions

  1. Start with a shaker tin.
  2. Add 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice.
  3. Add 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur.
  4. Add a bar spoon of creme de violette.
  5. Add 2 oz Still Austin gin.
  6. Add ice and shake well.
  7. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  8. Drop one Luxardo cherry into the glass.
  9. Clip two sprigs of DEHY Lavender - Hand Cut for garnish.

Share:

Products Featured in this recipe

  • Lavender - Hand Cut
    Lavender - Hand Cut
    Lavender - Hand Cut
    Lavender - Hand Cut

    Lavender - Hand Cut

    $5.00 +
    Regular price

Check out these other recipes!

Read More
  • Aviation

    Aviation

    By Bruce Smith

    The Aviation is a classic gin cocktail dating back to the turn of the 20th century, first appearing at New York City's Hotel Wallet. Known for its sky-blue hue and floral notes, this cocktail has b...

  • Hurricane

    Hurricane

    By Bruce Smith

    This New Orleans classic cocktail is popularly believed to have been created at Pat O'Brien's bar in the French Quarter in the 1940s. They needed a way to use up the large quantities of rum they we...

  • Trinidad Sour

    Trinidad Sour

    By Bruce Smith

    The Trinidad Sour is a unique cocktail that stands out due to its unconventional use of Angostura Bitters as a base ingredient. While most cocktails only use a dash or two of these highly aromatic ...