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Roses are red, violets are in my cocktail. The original Aviation.
The Aviation has been around at least since 1911 and is a deliciously obscure cocktail that has the combination of bad luck and an uncommon-ingredients recipe. Combining two parts gin, one part lemon juice, and two dashes each of maraschino and Crème de Violette liqueur which gives this drink it’s very interesting periwinkle coloring. Crème de Violette is an essential ingredient but may be very hard to find. It is a deep lavender coloured liqueur that uses Violet flowers to obtain its very unique flavoring.
Here’s how we do it up in the Crypt:
- 2 shots gin ( I prefer Tanqueray)
- ½ shot lemon juice
- ⅓ shot Maraschino Liqueur
- ⅙ shot Crème de Violette Liqueur
- Shake well with ice and fine strain in to a cocktail glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.
I highly suggest this drink be made WITH the violette liqueur as I’ve had it without and it is an entirely different drink. Serve with your favorite human, I mean FOR your favorite human and enjoy a cocktail that takes you back to a time where class meant more than a social standing. Viva la liquor and bottoms up, kittens!
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