TartBalancedFloral / Aromatic
Aviation.
A floral and slightly tart gin cocktail with a subtle violet hue.
Backstory & Character
"Created in the early 1900s in New York and revived during the craft cocktail movement."
The Method
Technique
Standard Shake (Hard/Regular)
Served In
Coupe Glass / Coupette

Automation-Level
Step by Step
Combine gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and fresh lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
24.6%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
40% vol
2
parts
32% vol
0,5
parts
0% vol
0,5
parts
16% vol
0,25
parts
Ice Selection
Clear IceGarnish