"The Aviation has always been a cocktail that appeals to me— that beautiful color, that flavor profile, even the name!
I got the request awhile ago, but creme 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 dish on the buffet table or from her purse.
I didn’t like that the traditional recipe muted that flavor so much with the lemon, so this is my recipe. I’ll include the original, too.
Aviation: classic
2 oz gin
1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
1/4 oz creme de violette
3/4 oz fresh lemon
Cocktail cherry garnish",
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Vaviation- Aviation Variation
By The Flippin Mixologist,
The Aviation has always been a cocktail that appeals to me— that beautiful color, that flavor profile, even the name!
I got the request awhile ago, but creme 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 dish on the buffet table or from her purse.
I didn’t like that the traditional recipe muted that flavor so much with the lemon, so this is my recipe. I’ll include the original, too.
Aviation: classic
2 oz gin
1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
1/4 oz creme de violette
3/4 oz fresh lemon
Cocktail cherry garnish
Ingredients:
- Gin
- Maraschino Liqueur
Instructions:
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.
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