Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. 45 ml gin, 15 ml lemon juice, 15 ml maraschino liqueur, 1 barspoon crème de violette

**Aviation - Cocktail** Take flight with the elegant **Aviation Cocktail**, a truly unique and visually striking classic **Cocktail**! This sophisticated **Sour** drink features the botanical complexity of **Gin** combined with tart fresh **lemon juice** for vibrant **Citrus**, the subtle sweetness and nutty notes of **Maraschino Liqueur**, and a crucial touch of **Crème de Violette** which gives it its distinctive color and floral aroma. It's a delicate balance of flavors, **Shaken** and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 45 ml gin * 15 ml lemon juice * 15 ml maraschino liqueur * 1 barspoon crème de violette **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the **gin**, fresh **lemon juice**, **maraschino liqueur**, and **crème de violette**. 3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** until the outside of the shaker is frosty. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 6. **Garnish** with a cherry (traditionally a Luxardo maraschino cherry). 7. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *freshly squeezed* **lemon juice** is essential for the proper **Citrus** and **Sour** balance. * The amount of **Crème de Violette** is small but critical for both color and aroma. Too much can make the drink taste soapy, so measure carefully! * A quality **maraschino liqueur** (like Luxardo) is important for the correct flavor profile – it's not just the bright red syrup from a jar. * A Luxardo maraschino cherry makes the perfect garnish, complementing the liqueur within. * Ensure your **Cocktail glass** is well-chilled for a crisp, cool sip. **History or Origin:** The **Aviation Cocktail** was created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York City, and first appeared in his 1916 book *Recipes for Mixed Drinks*. The inclusion of **Crème de Violette** was likely intended to give the drink a bluish tint, representing the sky (aviation). It fell into obscurity for many years due to the difficulty of finding **Crème de Violette** but has seen a popular resurgence in recent times. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the **Aviation** is famous for its beautiful, subtle pale sky-blue or grey-purple hue from the **Crème de Violette**. It looks elegant and ethereal, a unique color among classic **Cocktails**. A dark maraschino cherry often sits at the bottom or on a pick, providing a lovely contrast. **Conclusion:** Looking for a **Cocktail** that's both classic and captivatingly unique? The **Aviation** is your destination! Its delightful blend of **Gin**, **Citrus**, **Maraschino Liqueur**, and floral **Crème de Violette**, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, offers a complex and beautiful sipping experience. Mix one up and enjoy the flight!