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Aviation

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Serves 1

Introduction

The Aviation is arguably the most famous floral cocktail, and it’s been one of the emblematic drinks of the past decade’s cocktail renaissance. If you walk into a bar and see an Aviation on the menu, odds are good that you’re in the hands of a capable bartender.

Ingredients

2 oz. gin
½ oz. lemon juice
oz. maraschino liqueur
oz. crème de violette
~ Lemon twist, for garnish

Steps

  1. Shake together all the ingredients, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with the lemon twist, and serve.

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