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Vaviation: Aviation Variation
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Submitted on: February 26, 2023
The Aviation has always been a cocktail that appeals to me— that beautiful color, that flavor profile, even the name! I got the request a while ago, but crème de violette has proven difficult to find here in the Yoop. Thank goodness for friends that will hook you up! And for taste-testing wives! Now that I have it, I’ve been experimenting and have found that I really love the flavor of this liqueur. It reminds me of these violet candies my Mom had when I was a kid and would sneak from the dis...
Ingredients
- 2 oz
- 1/4 oz
- 1/2 oz
Tools
jigger
shaker
strajner
fine mesh strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
paper plane and cocktail cherry
Shake & Strain
Coupe
About 25% ABV (estimate)
By The Flippin Mixologist
At-home mixologist
Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...
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My Aviation Variation— or Vaviation, if you will… sorry— bad dad joke… don’t hate me. 2 oz gin 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz creme de violette 1/2 oz fresh lemon Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake until very cold. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and add a cocktail cherry.
Editor's Note
A thoughtful recalibration of the classic Aviation. Halving the maraschino and trimming the lemon allows the crème de violette's floral notes to take center stage for a drier, more aromatic profile.
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