- The Aviation is one of a handful of classic cocktails that were very obscure 25 years ago but now appear on drink lists across the country and are on the radar of...
- So named for its pale lavender hue, which is said to resemble the colour of the sky, the Aviation cocktail is a classic and delicious gin cocktail.
- Aviation recipe at International Bartenders Association. The aviation is a cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice.
- David Wondrich’s inclusion of the cocktail in his 2007 book Imbibe! officially brought the Aviation Cocktail back from cocktail purgatory to a modern audience.
- The Aviation was first developed in the 1900's as a gin-based cocktail. One sip and you'll understand why it stood the test of time!
- Seriously, a bit of creme de violette goes a long way! It’s easy for the Aviation Cocktail to go overboard in this recipe.
- If you think one of them is worth saving - other than the Aviation Cocktail #1, which I think we should rename Aviation (Jacques Straub), please let me know.
- The Aviation cocktail's ingredients include gin, maraschino cherry liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette. Discover the recipe and its history here.
- The Aviation cocktail is a Prohibition-era cocktail, consisting of gin, maraschino liqueur (cherry), crème de violette, and fresh lemon juice.
- A beautiful lavender-colored drink with a cherry garnish, this aviation cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and creme de violette.