Aviation

The Aviation is a Cocktail consisting of Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Maraschino Liqueur.

Historical Recipes

"Recipes for Mixed Drinks", by Hugo Ensslin (1916)

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 tsp Violet Liqueur (Creme de Violette)

Shake with ice.

"Bartender's Guide," by Trader Vic (1947)

• 1 1/2 oz. gin
• 3/4 oz. lemon juice
• 2 dashes maraschino liqueur

Stir with cracked ice; strain into chilled cocktail glass. Variation: Add 2 dashes creme de violette.

"The Savoy Cocktail Book," by Harry Craddock, 1976 Edition

• 1/3 Lemon Juice,
• 2/3 Dry Gin,
• 2 dashes Maraschino.

Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.

Other Recipes

Recipe: David Wondrich

• 2oz Gin
• 2t Maraschino liqueur
• 3/4oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Recipe: Dr. Cocktail - Ted Haigh

• 2 1/2oz Gin
• 2 or 3 dashes Maraschino liqueur
• 3/4oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Recipe: Gary Regan

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.