LOVE IS IN THE AIR

The Aviation is a classic pre-Prohibition era cocktail created in the years following the birth of flight—a liquid love letter, if you will, to the aviation industry. Its dreamy purple hue comes from crème de violette, a liqueur made from infused violets.

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AVIATION
Luxardo maraschino liqueur, a main ingredient in the Aviation, is a clear Italian cherry liqueur found in many classic cocktails. Crème de violette, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, and Luxardo cocktail cherries are available at Binny’s.

SERVES ONE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces gin
• ¼ ounce crème de violette
• ½ ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Luxardo cocktail cherry, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour gin, crème de violette, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice into a mixing glass.
2. Fill with ice and stir until thoroughly chilled.
3. Strain into a well-chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a cocktail cherry by placing in the bottom of glass or threading onto a cocktail pick.