The Aviation | A Classic Cocktail That Almost Disappeared ✈️

The Aviation ✈️ is a beautiful, floral classic created by Hugo Ensslin around 1916. Made with gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette, it nearly disappeared after the violet liqueur fell out of use. The original recipe was rediscovered decades later, and crème de violette returned to the U.S., helping bring this forgotten classic back into the spotlight. • 2 oz (60 ml) Gin • 0.5 oz (15 ml) Maraschino Liqueur • 0.25 oz (7.5 ml) Crème de Violette • 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice • Garnish: Brandied Cherry and/or Lemon Peel Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a brandied cherry and/or lemon peel. #AviationCocktail #ClassicCocktails #GinCocktails #HomeCraftCocktails