The Aviation Cocktail
The Aviation Cocktail
Originally created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, the aviation is a classic, pre-prohibition cocktail is once again a favorite of mixologists around the country.
Servings
1
servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounce gin
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
- 1/4 ounce crème de violette
- lemon twist, for garnish
Directions
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add 2 ounces gin, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce maraschino liquer and 1/4 ounce creme de violette. Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.