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The Aviation
A classic but hard to make cocktail
| Ingredients [ oz | cl ] | [ My Bar ] |
|---|---|
| 2 oz Gin | [ Add ] |
| 0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur | [ Add ] |
| 0.25 oz Crème de violette | [ Add ] |
| 0.5 oz Lemon Juice | [ Add ] |
Method: On the Rocks
Glass: Cocktail
Recipe:
- Shake all ingredient with ice in a shaker.
- Strain in a cocktail glass.
- Decorate with a Maraschino cherry
Volume: 3.2 oz
Alcohol by volume: 30%
Popularity
Times viewed: 5769
Average Score: 10.0 (1 vote)
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History
According to Wikipedia:
The Aviation was created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, in the early twentieth century.
Many later bartenders leave out the difficult-to-find violet liqueur.
Comments
Added by David on 2010-05-06 20:41:16
Last updated on 2010-05-06 20:42:43
Status: Approved
